Tragically, the football world mourns the untimely passing of Cameron McCarthy, once a formidable presence for both the GWS Giants and Fremantle, whose life was cut short after being discovered unresponsive in a Perth residence on Thursday. Today we will discuss about Cameron Mccarthy: Cause of death| How did die| Obituary.
Cameron Mccarthy: Cause of death| How did die| Obituary
Cameron McCarthy (1 April 1995 – 9 May 2024) was an Australian rules footballer who played for the Greater Western Sydney Giants and the Fremantle Football Club in the Australian Football League (AFL).
| Personal information | |||
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| Full name | Cameron McCarthy | ||
| Date of birth | 1 April 1995 | ||
| Date of death | 9 May 2024 (aged 29) | ||
| Place of death | Lake Coogee, Western Australia, Australia | ||
| Original team(s) | South Fremantle (WAFL) | ||
| Draft | No. 14, 2013 national draft | ||
| Height | 192 cm (6 ft 4 in) | ||
| Weight | 92 kg (203 lb) | ||
| Position(s) | Forward | ||
| Playing career1 | |||
| Years | Club | Games (Goals) | |
| 2014–2016 | Greater Western Sydney | 21 (36) | |
| 2017–2020 | Fremantle | 49 (63) | |
| Total | 70 (99) | ||
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1 Playing statistics correct to the end of 2020.
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Cause of death
Former Fremantle and GWS Giants player Cam McCarthy has died in Perth at the age of 29.
The talented forward was discovered by emergency services on Thursday night.
A statement from WA Police said: “Yesterday, Thursday 9 May 2024, at approximately 6:15pm, emergency services were called to an address in Lake Coogee.
“Upon arrival, it was confirmed that a 29-year-old male had died.
“The death is being treated as non-suspicious. A report will be prepared for the coroner.”
The AFL issued a statement on Friday afternoon saying it was “deeply saddened” by the news and that McCarthy had received “much love”.
Chief executive Andrew Dillon said his organisation’s “deepest sympathies and thoughts are with the entire McCarthy family and Cam’s loved ones and friends, as well as his former teammates”.
How did die
Cam McCarthy was found unconscious and died at a home south of Perth on Thursday afternoon. Police say there are no suspicious circumstances surrounding the death of McCarthy, who played 70 games for the Dockers and Giants.
Obituary
Fremantle chief executive Simon Garlick said his death was “tragic”, and expressed the club’s condolences to McCarthy’s family, friends and teammates.
“Cam was a kind and easy-going guy at the club, and he was someone who had a knack for making people smile and laugh. His talent was undeniable and he loved his footy.”
McCarthy kicked 99 goals in 70 AFL games after being selected by the Giants with pick 14 in the 2013 draft.
Giants chief executive David Matthews said the news had a “profound impact” on current and former players and staff.
