Ian Martin: key obituary facts
Is Ian Martin dead? Yes. Ian Martin died on August 29, 2026, at age 75.
Cause of death: Ian Martin's cause of death has not been publicly confirmed.
What was Ian Martin known for?
He was an Australian rugby league footballer and coach.
More about Ian Martin
Born: 1951.
Gender: male.
Occupation: rugby league player.
Nationality: Australia.
Education: The Forest High School.
Ian Martin, the Australian rugby league footballer who was a multi-premiership winner with the Manly-Warringah Sea Eagles, died on August 29, 2026, aged 75.
Born on July 1, 1951, Martin was graded with Manly as a 16-year-old in 1967 and went on to play nine seasons of first-grade football for the club between 1969 and 1974, and again from 1976 to 1978. He holds the rare distinction of appearing in six grand finals for Manly, winning four of them, with his first coming in the 1970 defeat by South Sydney.
Martin later featured in the club’s victorious teams in 1972, 1973, 1976 and the 1978 draw and replay.