John Berne: key obituary facts
Is John Berne dead? Yes. John Berne died on July 13, 2026, at age 72.
Cause of death: John Berne's cause of death has not been publicly confirmed.
What was John Berne known for?
He was an Australian rugby union and rugby league footballer.
More about John Berne
Born: 14 March 1954.
Place of birth: County Antrim.
Gender: male.
Occupation: rugby union player, rugby league player.
Nationality: Australia.
Also known as: John Edward Berne.
John Berne, the Australian rugby union and rugby league player who represented Australia in rugby union, died on July 13, 2026.
Born John Edward Berne on March 14, 1954, in County Antrim, he earned one rugby union international cap for Australia as a centre. In rugby league, he played as a centre for South Sydney Rabbitohs from 1976 to 1979, Eastern Suburbs Roosters in 1980 and 1985, and the Cronulla-Sutherland Sharks from 1981 to 1983.