Several legendary Australian cricketers have passed away over the years, including icons like Shane Warne, Rod Marsh, and Phillip Hughes. Their legacies continue to shape the sport. Some, like Richie Benaud and Doug Walters, succumbed to illness, while others, such as Hughes, tragically lost their lives on the field.
Here’s a list of Australian cricketers who have passed away:
| Cricketer Name | Year of Death | Cause of Death |
|---|---|---|
| Phillip Hughes | 2014 | Head injury after being hit by a bouncer |
| Rod Marsh | 2022 | Heart attack |
| Shane Warne | 2022 | Heart attack |
| Dean Jones | 2020 | Cardiac arrest |
| Barry Jarman | 2022 | Illness |
| Richie Benaud | 2015 | Cancer |
| Doug Walters | 2021 | Cancer |
| Neil Harvey | 2021 | Natural causes |
| Trevor Hohns | 2021 | Cancer |
| Jack Fingleton | 1990 | Stroke |
| Keith Miller | 2004 | Illness |
| Bobby Simpson | 2009 | Natural causes |
| Graham Yallop | 2000 | Lung cancer |
| Colin McDonald | 2001 | Heart attack |
| Ian Meckiff | 2001 | Cancer |
| Arthur Morris | 2015 | Natural causes |
| Bill Brown | 1997 | Natural causes |
| Jack Iverson | 1979 | Cancer |
| Norm O’Neill | 2007 | Natural causes |
| Allan Davidson | 2017 | Natural causes |