Did Jim Stynes die?

March 20, 2012
Jim Stynes/Date of death

Where is Jim Stynes buried?

In 2009, Stynes was diagnosed with metastatic melanoma and continued to work during his treatment for brain metastasis. He died in March 2012 and was honoured by a state funeral held at St Paul’s Cathedral in Melbourne on 27 March 2012.

What happened to Jim Stynes?

The Australian Rules great Jim Stynes died from cancer on Tuesday morning, his wife has confirmed. The 45-year-old was diagnosed with the disease in July 2009 and subsequently had brain surgery six times and more than 20 tumours removed.

What killed Jim Stynes?

What did Jimmy Stynes die of?

Cancer
Jim Stynes/Cause of death
IT’S been two years since the great Jimmy Stynes passed away, following his illness with cancer. The much-loved Stynes was not only a giant of the game, but an incredibly revered public figure. We look back at his outstanding life – both on and off the field – in the life and times of Jim Stynes.

How tall was Jim Stynes in feet?

6′ 6″
Jim Stynes/Height

When was Jim Stynes born?

April 23, 1966
Jim Stynes/Date of birth

Why is Jim Stynes a hero?

He is spoken of as one of the best ever to play the game of Australian Rules football, and remains the only non-Australian to have won the Brownlow medal for his fearless, skillful displays. His unbroken streak of 244 games for the Melbourne Demons may never be bettered.

What age did Jim Stynes die?

45 years (1966–2012)
Jim Stynes/Age at death

Who was at the funeral of Jim Stynes?

Crowd watch the telecast of Jim Stynes’ state funeral from Federation Square. (Photo: Tom Andronas) Sam Stynes inside St Pauls. Trisha Silvers carries a bouquet of flowers out of the church after the funeral service. TV and radio personality Jules Lund leads the pall bearers out of the church after the funeral service.

What was the name of Jim Stynes brother?

Stynes’ brother Brian fought back tears as he spoke of his early years growing up with Jim and travelling from Ireland to join him in Melbourne. He said his brother was an inspiration to his whole family. “I tried to follow in his footsteps but they were always too big,” Brian said.

When did Jim Stynes come to Australia from Ireland?

Stynes came from Ireland as a Gaelic footballer in 1984 to Melbourne to try Australian Rules and ended up one of the game’s greats. He won the 1991 Brownlow medal, four Melbourne best and fairest awards and was twice named in the All-Australian team.

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