Aussie Rules great dies using voluntary assisted dying laws
Summary
Robert Walls, a well-known figure in Australian Rules Football, died at age 74 after choosing voluntary assisted dying, a legal option in Victoria, Australia. Walls, who had acute lymphoblastic leukaemia, was a celebrated player, coach, and commentator, remembered for his significant contributions to the sports community.Key Facts
- Robert Walls was an AFL player and coach associated mainly with Carlton Football Club.
- He passed away at 74 using Victoria's voluntary assisted dying laws.
- Walls had been diagnosed with acute lymphoblastic leukaemia, a type of aggressive blood cancer.
- He won three premierships as a player and one as a coach with Carlton.
- The state of Victoria introduced voluntary assisted dying laws in 2019.
- For this process, a person must be in the late stages of a serious illness and need approval from two doctors.
- Walls had a long career as a commentator after retiring from sports in 1997.
- He was predeceased by his wife, Erin, who died of cancer in 2006, and is survived by his three children and partner, Julie.
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