Don Ross: key obituary facts
Is Don Ross dead? Yes. Don Ross died on July 16, 2026, at age 92.
Cause of death: Don Ross's cause of death has not been publicly confirmed.
What was Don Ross known for?
He was an Australian rules footballer.
More about Don Ross
Born: 20 February 1934.
Gender: male.
Occupation: Australian rules football player.
Awards: Charles Sutton Medal.
Don Ross, an Australian rules footballer who represented Footscray in the Victorian Football League, died on July 16, 2026, aged 92.
Born on February 20, 1934, Ross came to Footscray from North Albury in the Ovens & Murray Football League, where he had played in North Albury’s losing 1950 grand final. He made 16 senior VFL appearances in 1952 and received Footscray’s best first-year player award.
Sources and confirmation
- News confirmation: Report of Don Ross death on westernbulldogs.com.au