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Neale Daniher dead at age 65, Australian footballer, complications from amyotrophic lateral sclerosis

Neale Daniher: key obituary facts

Is Neale Daniher dead? Yes. Neale Daniher died on May 25, 2026, at age 65.

Cause of death: Neale Daniher's cause of death was reported as amyotrophic lateral sclerosis.

What was Neale Daniher known for?

He was an Australian rules footballer and coach.

More about Neale Daniher

Born: 15 February 1961.

Place of birth: West Wyalong.

Gender: male.

Occupation: Australian rules football player, Australian rules football coach.

Education: St Patrick's College, Goulburn, Newman College.

Awards: Officer of the Order of Australia, Member of the Order of Australia, Australian of the Year.

Also known as: Neale Francis Daniher.

Neale Daniher died on May 25, 2026, from complications of amyotrophic lateral sclerosis.

He was an Australian footballer. The death was confirmed in the record as relating to that illness.

Neale Daniher, 65, Australian footballer, complications from amyotrophic lateral sclerosis.

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