Nicole Kidman’s father killed in accident…Police launches investigation

Dr. Antony Kidman, father of Oscar-winning actress Nicole Kidman has died in Singapore following an accident and police on Friday said they were investigating what they described as “unnatural death.”

Lt. Antony Kidman and daughter, Nicole

 Media reports said Dr. Kidman, a respected clinic psychologist at the University of Technology, Sydney, was visiting his younger daughter, Antonia, who lives in Singapore.

Vice Chancellor of the institution, Attila Brungs, said in a statement: “It is with great sadness that we learn of Dr Tony Kidman’s sudden passing. During his 43 years at the University of Technology, Sydney, Tony has contributed greatly – as a colleague, as a researcher, and as a health practitioner.

“Tony will be missed by all at UTS. Our thoughts are with his family at this time”.

Nicole and her younger sister, Antonia

A police spokesman who declined further details said: “Police are investigating the unnatural death”.

The deceased worked at the Royal North Shore Hospital and was a director of health psychology at the University of Technology, Sydney. In 2005 he was awarded the Order of Australia medal for his services to health.

He was also a contributor to the Australian Women's Weekly, and a regular voice on Australian radio.
Dr. Kidman is survived by his wife Janelle, his two daughters and his eight grandchildren.

Nicole Kidman

His actress daughter, Nicole Kidman, is yet to comment on her father's death.

Nicole Kidnman is Tom Cruise's ex-wife. She currently married to Keith Urban