The body of Sydney socialite Annabelle Price has been discovered in her apartment located in the beachside suburb of Maroubra. Police were summoned to the residence of the glamorous 34-year-old for a welfare check last Sunday, where they made the tragic find.
Police Response and Initial Findings
According to a statement from NSW Police obtained by The Daily Telegraph, officers from the Eastern Beaches Police Area Command responded to reports of a concern for welfare at a unit on Wride Street, Maroubra, at approximately 2.40pm on March 29. With assistance from Police Rescue, entry was forced into the unit, where the body of a woman in her 30s was located.
While a crime scene was established as part of standard procedure, authorities have indicated that there are no suspicious circumstances surrounding the death. A report is currently being prepared for the coroner to provide further information on the incident.
Price's Turbulent Personal Life
Annabelle Price was well-known in Sydney's elite social circles, often making headlines for her colourful and frequently troubled romantic history. The former model gained notoriety by dating wealthy financiers in the Harbour City.
She shared two children with her ex-husband, private wealth advisor Freddie Blencke. Their relationship was marked by tumult, including accusations of assault. Blencke, who maintained his innocence, was cleared of assaulting his wife and breaching an Apprehended Violence Order in 2022. The couple had married in an intimate ceremony at Maison des Polytechniciens in Paris before ultimately splitting in 2020.
Recent Relationships and Public Incidents
In 2022, Price again captured media attention when friends reported she had been displaying 'impulsive' and 'out-of-character' behaviour following an incident on Mark Taylor's multimillion-dollar One O One superyacht. She allegedly argued with Taylor's model girlfriend, Anna Kedzior, over a pair of expensive designer sunglasses.
More recently, in 2023, Price announced her engagement to investor Tom Fennell, who was 14 years her senior. Fennell, 52, known as a 'playboy' investor and managing director of Tama Capitol investment group, was previously married to charity fundraiser and Real Housewives of Sydney star Vanessa Fennell. Reports indicate that Price and her two children moved into Fennell's Rose Bay apartment in 2023, but the relationship is believed to have ended on poor terms shortly thereafter.
Community and Support Resources
The discovery of Price's body has sent shockwaves through Sydney's social elite, prompting reflections on her complex life. For those in need of immediate support, resources such as Lifeline on 13 11 14 or via lifeline.org.au are available. In emergencies, individuals should call 000.
As the investigation continues, the focus remains on understanding the circumstances of her death while respecting the privacy of her family and loved ones during this difficult time.
