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Woman, 90, wounded in Bondi Beach shooting dies one year after attack

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SYDNEY, Nov 6 (Reuters) - A ‌90-year-old woman who was seriously injured during the ​Bondi Beach shooting has died in hospital nearly a year after the attack, ⁠authorities said on Friday.

Eva Geller was among dozens of people wounded when two gunmen opened fire on a crowd at a Jewish holiday ​celebration at the Sydney beach on December 14 last year.

Geller, a Holocaust survivor, ‌had since been "in and out of hospital" as a result of her injuries, public broadcaster ABC reported. 

She died in a Sydney hospital overnight.

Police said ⁠in a statement they were aware of the death.

"Police ⁠are now awaiting further advice and are working with the office of the coroner," New South Wales police said.

A total of 15 people were killed in the mass shooting, Australia's deadliest in decades.

Police say ‌the alleged gunmen, Sajid Akram and his son Naveed Akram, were ⁠inspired by Islamic State.

Police shot dead Sajid Akram at ‌the scene, while Naveed Akram, who was ​also shot but survived, is currently facing charges including 15 counts of murder and a terror offence.

A government-backed inquiry into antisemitism called ‌in the wake of the attack is also ​due to hand down ⁠its findings on December 18.

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese said he ‌was saddened to hear of Geller's ⁠death.

"Almost a year on, the devastation of that awful day continues to cause pain for families and today we recognise that more than ​ever.

"We are wrapping our ‌arms around Eva's family, friends and the Jewish community at this very ⁠sad time."

Geller's funeral was scheduled ​to take place next week, ABC reported.

(Reporting by Christine Chen in ​Sydney; Editing by Kate Mayberry)

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