Much-loved NRL hero Terry Hill dies unexpectedly at 52 years of age

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Much-loved NRL hero Terry Hill dies unexpectedly at 52 years of age
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The rugby league community is in mourning after the death of former NSW and Australian centre Terry Hill. It’s been reported he died from a heart attack in the Philippines, aged 52. Hill enjoyed a long career in the NRL , playing 246 first grade games for Souths, Easts, Wests, Manly and the Wests Tigers between 1990 and 2005. A colourful player on and off the field, Hill also played 15 times for NSW and represented Australia eight times.

“Terry was a fantastic South Sydney junior and we looked after him when he came into grade. “He was a tremendous footballer. I know his whole family. It’s very sad, devastating. “He was loved by everyone.” Off the field, he was a regular on Channel 9’s Footy Show and was a big hit with fans. He was in the Philippines helping to raise money for a local orphanage. “I was with Terry only last week. He was usual self, the life of the party,” former NRL player David Gillespie said.

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