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"Full of encouragement": South Australian politics expert Dean Jaensch remembered

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South Australian political commentator Dean Jaensch(Supplied: Flinders University)

Political commentator Dean Jaensch was a familiar sight on South Australia's election night, and helped mould the minds of generations studying politics at Flinders University.

The emeritus professor has died at the age of 85.

Deputy Labor leader Dr Susan Close and former ABC presenter Carole Whitelock told Peter Goers the role he played in their lives.

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