Ron Raper: key obituary facts
Is Ron Raper dead? Yes. Ron Raper died on June 29, 2026, at age 80.
Cause of death: Ron Raper's cause of death has not been publicly confirmed.
What was Ron Raper known for?
He was an Australian rugby league footballer.
More about Ron Raper
Born: 1945.
Place of birth: Camperdown.
Gender: male.
Occupation: rugby league player.
Nationality: Australia.
Also known as: Ronald Paul Raper.
Ron Raper, an Australian rugby league player and coach, died on June 29, 2026, aged 80.
Also known as Ronald Paul Raper, he was born in Camperdown, New South Wales, in 1945. A lock forward, he joined Canterbury-Bankstown in 1964 after coming through the club’s President’s Cup side, having earlier played junior football for the East Hills Bulldogs.
He later went on to play for the Redcliffe Dolphins and coached Wests Panthers.