Former Australian Governor-General Michael Jeffery Dead at 83

Governor-General Michael Jeffery (L) speaks with Australian Army Commando Corporal "B" (R) during a ceremony to present him with the Medal Of Gallantry at the Holsworthy Barracks in the outer south-western suburbs of Sydney, 26 November 2006. TROY BENDEICH/Getty Images

Former governor-general Michael Jeffery has been hailed a warm, dignified and great Australian following his death aged 83.