AFL great Robert Walls has died aged 74 after losing a gruelling battle with cancer.
The Carlton icon passed away on Thursday morning after deciding to cease chemotherapy treatment for a rare and aggressive blood cancer - undergoing voluntary assisted dying.
Walls was first diagnosed with acute lymphoblastic leukaemia just prior to the 2023 AFL Grand Final.
His initial fight against the illness had seen his cancer go into remission, but a decision was made to not undergo further treatment after the disease returned.
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Walls was with family including partner Julie and children Rebecca, Daniel and David when he passed at his East Melbourne home, with a doctor also present.
His distinguished AFL playing career included 218 games at Carlton, including premierships in 1968, 1970 and 1972, before finishing with 41 games at Fitzroy.
Walls then coached four AFL clubs - Fitzroy, Carlton, Brisbane Bears and Richmond - becoming a premiership coach with the Blues in 1987.
His time in the AFL saw extraordinary recognitions including Australian Football Hall of Fame, Carlton Hall of fame with legend status and Carlton Team of the Century.