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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.
Rugby league Immortal Wally Lewis is set to end his 24-year run as Nine News sports presenter, revealing health issues have forced him to step back. TV Blackbox reported that the Queensland Origin legend would give up his presenting duties “effective immediately”.
