‘Leader of conviction and courage’ Simon Crean dead at 74

Parliamentary colleagues have remembered Simon Crean, who was Labor and opposition leader from November 2001 to November 2003. Photo: AAP

Australian Labor is mourning the death of Simon Crean, a Labor prince who never became king.

His family said they were devastated after his death on Sunday morning following an exercise session in Berlin, where he was part of an industry delegation.