Highlights

• Dr. Antony Kidman was a highly regarded psychologist and academic who was well-liked and respected by his peers and colleagues. .
• Dr. Antony Kidman's unexpected death in 2014 was a tragedy for his family. Reports suggest that he died of a heart attack, although there were some rumors of an accident.
• Nicole Kidman's husband, Keith Urban, provided crucial support for her during the difficult time after her father's passing. He was her rock and stood by her side, showing the strength of their relationship.

One thing is for certain, actress Nicole Kidman's father, Dr. Antony Kidman, was a respected Australian psychologist and academic. During a career that took him from the United States to Australia and back again, he was viewed as a true professional, one who was willing to go the extra mile for clients and colleagues.

His background credentials are impeccable, with stints in Washington D.C. working for the National Institute of Mental Health. Once he returned to Australia, he met and married nurse-educator Janelle Glenny in 1963. Their two daughters, Academy Award-winning actress Nicole Kidman and journalist daughter Antonia Kidman were, and are, stand out successes in their chosen fields.

Apparently, Janelle and Antony's marriage was an incredibly happy and supportive one. And when Nicole came along in 1963, followed by Antonia in 1970, it was one big happy family; and Antony's career was going from strength. When ever-youthful Nicole Kidman hits the red carpet, her mom and dad occasionally joined her. They were a family who seemed to have it all. So, what really happened when it came to Anthony Kidman's unexpected death in 2014? Let's find out!

Updated in October 2023: It has been over nine years since her father's passing, on September 12, 2014, but Nicole Kidman still thinks of Dr. Antony Kidman every day and speaks highly of him in interviews. Though there was a great deal of speculation around Antony's death and even a police investigation, after all these years the public and Kidman herself has accepted what tragically happened to her father. Dr. Antony Kidman died of a heart attack at 75 years old and will be forever missed by his friends and family. Luckily for Nicole, Kieth Urban was there for her more than she could have ever thought. During an interview on The Ellen Show, Nicole gushed about Keith's help during her dark days, praising her husband for being her rock.

Her father's name was slammed in 2022 again, however, during the Balenciaga child abuse scandal. His name was brought into the conversation due to Nicole Kidman's association with the brand.

Who Was Dr. Antony Kidman And What Happened To Him?

As we have said, Kidman was a well-respected Australian academic and psychologist. Reportedly, he was a kind, benevolent man who smiled often and was well-liked by his friends, colleagues, and employees. It is hard to find anything in the mainstream (or even tabloid) press that contradicts this image. He gave back, establishing the Foundation for Life Sciences, a charity that focuses on youth mental illness.

And ever the doting father Antony liked to keep in touch with his daughters. In September of 2014, Kidman visited his daughter Antonia in Singapore where she worked as a journalist and TV presenter. There were rumors that Kidman had an ulterior motive for visiting Singapore when he did. Most waved the whispers aside.

Then, out of the blue, Antony died on September the 12th. His sudden death shocked his family. Most reports say he died of a heart attack. Some mention a tragic accident, a fall. It was all a bit up in the air.

What Is Fiona Barnett's Conspiracy Theory

Let's begin by saying, Fiona's background and upbringing are more than a little vague. The one thing we can say with some certainty is that she is Australian. Whatever her background, she inhabits an alternative universe, where conspiracy theories involving those at the highest levels are her reality.

Fiona has meticulously laid out a conspiracy theory where everyone from the CIA to the Catholic Church conspires to perpetuate child abuse and human trafficking. It goes without saying that she offers no concrete evidence, not one shred of proof to back up all her claims.

She came out big time in 2014 when Barnett testified before Australia's Royal Commission into Institutional Responses to Child Sexual Abuse, naming Anthony Kidman, among others as being a part of this child abuse cult.

Keith Urban Helped Kidman With Her Father's Death

During a 2014 interview with Ellen Degeneres, the actress opened up about her loss, claiming it was a tragic and terrible event. Luckily for Nicole, not only did she have her family by her side, including her mother and sister, but she also had her husband, Keith Urban.

After sharing some praise for the country music star by both Ellen and Nicole, Kidman revealed that Keith was her rock for the time following the passing of her father. Considering the two share quite a special relationship, we aren't in the slightest bit surprised that Urban stepped up when he needed to and really stood by Nicole during her darker days.

Nicole Kidman And Father In Balenciaga Scandal

Though Dr. Antony Kidman has long since past, his name circulated the internet amidst the 2022 Balenciaga scandal. The fashion icon was accused of inappropriate behavior regarding children. An ad campaign included children featured in images with bondage costumes, alcohol, and print-outs of the Supreme Court's decision on a child pornography case.

Though Balenciaga attempted to apologize for the ad campaign, many in the fashion industry continue to take issue with the brand.

Fans are upset that Nicole Kidman has not spoken about the accusations and continues to support the brand. She was featured in their Spring 2022 campaign, and even throughout 2023 she has not spoken on the matter. Her father has also been brought into the conversation, as fans are bringing up the previous accusations made against him regarding child abuse.

Sources: Sportskeeda.com