Red Óg Murphy Death: How Did He Die? Did He Commit Suicide?

North Melbourne is mourning the shock, sudden passing of former Kangaroo Red Og Murphy in Ireland.

Reg Murphy, who died aged just 21, was on the Roos’ list in 2019 after being taken as a Category B rookie from his home club in county Sligo.

Reg Murphy played 12 VFL games and was yet to make his senior debut prior to his sudden demise.

North Melbourne players and officials will wear black armbands in honour of Murphy in the match against the Brisbane Lions later tonight.

How Did Reg Murphy Die?

Reg Murphy’s cause of death is yet to be released.

However, North Melbourne chief executive Ben Amarfio has sent his condolences to the Murphy family.

“On behalf of everyone at the club, I would like to pass on my deepest sympathies to the Murphy family at this difficult time,” Amarfio said in a statement.

“Our thoughts are with those closest to Red Og, his family and friends in his home in Ireland, and all those who played and worked alongside him and became friends with him during his time at North Melbourne.”

Did Reg Murphy Commit Suicide?

Like said earlier, Reg Murphy’s cause of death is not yet known.

Reg Murphy never made it to the AFL but played 12 games in the VFL for North Melbourne in 2019.

Reg Murphy kicked two goals against Footscray in his final match before returning home at the end of the season.

Reg Murphy played gaelic football for Curry GAA and county Sligo when he returned home.