Australian academic, educator and professor Dame Leonie Kramer died peacefully on Wednesday morning at the age of 91.

In a statement released on behalf of her family, St Luke's Care said it was sad to advise of her passing in the early hours of the morning. She had been a resident of Lulworth House nursing home in Elizabeth Bay for several years.

Dame Leonie Kramer has died at the age of 91. Credit:Robert Pearce

The statement said arrangements had been made for a private funeral.

"In due course an announcement will be made regarding a celebration of Dame Leonie's life which the broader community will be welcome to attend," the statement says.