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Walter James Lewis AM (born 1 December 1959) is an Australian former professional rugby league footballer who played in the 1970s, 1980s and 1990s, and coached in the 1980s and 1990s. He became a commentator for television coverage of the sport.
Jul 31, 2023 · The rugby league legend, nicknamed 'the King', revealed he has chronic traumatic encephalopathy, a form of dementia caused by repeated concussions. He said he was "gobsmacked" by the scan of his brain and had no regrets about his NRL career.
Wally Lewis was a legendary five-eighth and captain of Queensland and Australia, who played in the 1980s and 1990s. He won eight Origin series, two World Cups, a Golden Boot and was named an Immortal in 1999.
- Five-Eighth
- December 1, 1959
The rugby league legend and immortal, who played for Australia and Queensland, has probable chronic traumatic encephalopathy, a type of dementia. He shares his story and hopes to raise awareness of the condition and its impact on former players.
- Hannah Bowers
Jul 30, 2023 · Rugby league legend Wally Lewis is battling a devastating neurodegenerative condition, he revealed in an interview with 60 Minutes on Sunday night. Lewis, a State of Origin hero for Queensland and former captain of Australia, has been diagnosed with “probable CTE”, which stands for chronic traumatic encephalopathy.
- Samuel Clench
Apr 23, 2024 · Rugby league legend Wally Lewis, who lives with probable CTE dementia, urges the Australian government to fund awareness and support programs for concussion victims. Cronulla co-captain Dale Finucane announces his immediate retirement due to repeated concussions, joining other recent players who quit the sport early.
Queensland great Wally Lewis has revealed his diagnosis with a debilitating brain condition in an emotional interview with 60 Minutes.
