Married 69 years, this philanthropic couple died 8 days apart—after giving away more than $20 million from a hotel-and-property fortune

Roy Thompson and Nola Thompson were a couple who married for 69 years and died in Queensland after dedicating their lives to philanthropy. After building their fortune as property developers, the couple donated over $20 million to charity through various causes and institutions. Their significant gifts supported projects such as the University of the Sunshine Coast and established centers for mental health research.