Don McDeed: key obituary facts
Is Don McDeed dead? Yes. Don McDeed died on July 29, 2026, at age 95.
Cause of death: Don McDeed's cause of death has not been publicly confirmed.
What was Don McDeed known for?
He was an Australian rugby union player.
More about Don McDeed
Don McDeed, an Australian rugby player, died on July 29, 2026, aged 95.
A former international rugby union hooker, he was born in Hastings, Victoria, and educated at Sydney’s St Patrick’s College. McDeed played for Parramatta in the early 1950s before moving to Manly, and later earned selection for Australia in 1961.
Called up as cover for Peter Johnson in a home series against Fiji, he retained his place for the tour of South Africa, where he played in the draw with South-West Africa and the win over Border.