Stephen Kerley: key obituary facts
Is Stephen Kerley dead? Yes. Stephen Kerley died on September 29, 2026, at age 73.
Cause of death: Stephen Kerley's cause of death has not been publicly confirmed.
What was Stephen Kerley known for?
He was an Australian rules footballer (1953–2026).
More about Stephen Kerley
Born: 25 January 1953.
Place of death: Warrnambool.
Gender: male.
Occupation: Australian rules football player.
Nationality: Australia.
Also known as: Stephen Gordon Kerley.
Stephen Kerley, an Australian rules footballer best known for his time with Melbourne in the Victorian Football League, died on September 29, 2026, aged 73.
Born on January 25, 1953, Kerley played 43 games across four seasons for Melbourne before moving to Norwood in the SANFL in 1975, where he extended his career and won premierships in 1975 and 1978. He later joined North Adelaide in 1981, adding a further 27 league games and two cup appearances over his final two seasons.
He died in Warrnambool.