I can share what’s publicly known about Robert Walls, but I don’t currently have live access to the latest updates. Here’s a concise update based on recent, widely reported coverage:
- Robert Walls, a legendary AFL player, coach, and commentator, passed away in May 2025 at the age of 74. Multiple outlets reported his death and noted his long-standing impact on Carlton, Fitzroy, Brisbane, and broader Australian football. This included tributes from the football community and coverage of his passing at the MCG and the surrounding reactions. [Sources: 7NEWS coverage and AFL statement from May 2025]
- He battled acute lymphoblastic leukemia diagnosed in 2023 and opted for voluntary assisted dying in Victoria after a lengthy illness, choosing to spend his final days with family. This detail appeared across major Australian news reporting and later memorial coverage. [Sources: 7NEWS, 7NEWS video segments, and related reporting]
- Memorials and tributes followed his passing, with AFL-related figures and clubs acknowledging his contributions as a player, coach (notably Carlton’s 1987 premiership) and a prominent media voice. Public remembrances and scheduled farewells were referenced in subsequent coverage. [Sources: AFL.com.au statement and subsequent memorial reporting]
If you’d like, I can pull the most recent articles and provide a brief summary with publication dates and key details, or I can compile a short timeline of Walls’s career highlights. I can also tailor the output to include direct quotes or notable tributes from specific clubs or colleagues. Would you prefer a quick snapshot or a more detailed chronology?