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Topic: Jim Stynes RIP
Club Delegate
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Posted: 19-Mar-2012 22:05
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Former Melbourne footballer Jim Stynes has died, aged 45.

Stynes` wife Sam said confirmed the AFL legend passed away at 8.20am "in the comfort of his own home, surrounded by friends and family".

"Jim was pain free, dignified and peaceful.  (His children )  Matisse and Tiernan were present," Sam Stynes wrote in a statement posted on Facebook.

She said the former Melbourne Demons president, who has battled an aggressive form of cancer, "continued to defy the odds" in his last week of life, attending a Melbourne vs Hawthorn match, attending son Tiernan`s seventh birthday party and enjoying dinner on Friday night at Topolino`s Italian restaurant "in his much-loved suburb of St Kilda."

"In his final days Jim was immersed with insurmountable  love and tenderness surrounded by his family and some close friends in the comfort of his own home.

"On behalf of Jim my heartfelt thanks to all those who have so generously cared for, guided and supported Jim throughout his challenging cancer battle.

"It is an incredibly sad time, however Jim in his passing, has made us see that in our grief that we can smile in our hearts for a beautiful man who will forever hold a special place in the hearts of many. Jim’s lesson is that life was to be challenged and treasured."

AFL chief exc utive Andrew Demetriou last night sent a message of support to the Brownlow medal winner and his family after it was revealed his health had taken a turn for the worse.

"We hear reports that Jim Stynes is gravely ill, can you updete  us as to the situation?" Mike Sheahan asked the AFL chief on Fox Footy`s On the Couch program.

"I can`t say much other than Jim isn`t well as we all know," Demetriou replied.

"And I think at this point in time our thoughts are with Jim and his family."

The 45-year-old underwent brain surgery six times and more than 20 tumours removed in the past three years.

He stepped down from his role as president of Melbourne Football Club last month.

The news comes less than a week after Stynes was presented with a blazer at a Melbourne Football Club commencement dinner.

‘‘Jim was there and was looking quite frail, he didn’t stay all that long but it was great to see him make it,’’ one fan said on an internet forum.

There has been an outpouring of support for Stynes on social media and the former footballer`s name began trending on Twitter in Melbourne last night.

http://www.theage.com.au/afl/melbourne-demons/jim-stynes-dead-at-45-20120320-1vgdr.html
BeTimberin
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Posted: 19-Mar-2012 22:09
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May he rest in peace. Having watched the well-known documentary on him in recent years i have to admit to being inspired by the man!

A true hero and a legendary sportsman!

RIP
Seamus McSpud
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Posted: 19-Mar-2012 22:10
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Terrible news. Watched the documentary on his cancer struggle. Inspiring stuff.
dubliner 2
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Posted: 19-Mar-2012 22:11
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God bless him and keep him. Hard to understand how such a fit man with so much to offer can be cut down in such a horrible way.

May he rest in peace.
carryharry
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Posted: 19-Mar-2012 22:11
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Originally posted by Club Delegate:
Jim Stynes RIP

RIP Jim.
76wx1
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Posted: 19-Mar-2012 22:14
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Originally posted by dubliner 2:
God bless him and keep him. Hard to understand how such a fit man with so much to offer can be cut down in such a horrible way.

May he rest in peace.

Couldn`t agree more.

Legend.

RIP
paddypower
(179 Posts)
Posted: 19-Mar-2012 22:21
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RIP is right. Anyone know where I can get watch the documentary?
absent
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Posted: 19-Mar-2012 22:21
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Originally posted by Club Delegate:
Jim Stynes RIP

So sad for his young family,what a great sportsman,what a great man,RIP
Larkin
(4,404 Posts)
Posted: 19-Mar-2012 22:24
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Very sad and so young. RIP Jim.
big biffo
(135 Posts)
Posted: 19-Mar-2012 22:35
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genuinely sad to hear this news. He was such an inspiration to us all. RIP Jim
Festy
(361 Posts)
Posted: 19-Mar-2012 22:36
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One of the greatest ever sportsmen to emerge from this country. They should rename Ballyboden`s GAA grounds after him. A legend.

RIP Jim
william munny
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Posted: 19-Mar-2012 22:37
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So sad for such a young man to die in such circumstances - fought to the end - did more in his life than most of us will in twice that lifetime - RIP
Fiodh Ros
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Posted: 19-Mar-2012 22:38
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fathach fear
tv1
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Posted: 19-Mar-2012 22:38
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RIP,legend in two codes,a rare achievment.
Hitch
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Posted: 19-Mar-2012 22:40
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Deepest sympathy to Jim`s family & friends. RIP.
Pog Mahone
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Posted: 19-Mar-2012 22:44
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Sad, but inevitable  news, what a man from a great family, and what a fight he put up, that documentary would bring a tear to a glass eye.

RIP
dubliner 2
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Posted: 19-Mar-2012 22:52
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Originally posted by Festy:
One of the greatest ever sportsmen to emerge from this country. They should rename Ballyboden`s GAA grounds after him. A legend.

RIP Jim

I think their main pitch, Pairc Ui Mhurachu is already named in memory of someone but their new all weather facility could certainly bear his name with pride.
fine weather
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Posted: 19-Mar-2012 22:58
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Originally posted by Club Delegate:
Jim Stynes RIP

He fought a great fight since he was diagnosed but sadly he had to go in the end. A inspirational man. Deepest sympathy to his wife and family and many friends. May he Rest in Peace.
cerebus
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Posted: 19-Mar-2012 23:05
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RIP.
ian o b
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Posted: 19-Mar-2012 23:19
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He`ll be missed. RIP Jim.
King Billy
(103 Posts)
Posted: 19-Mar-2012 23:20
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Sad news. RIP
LimerickExileInClare
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Posted: 19-Mar-2012 23:31
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Originally posted by BeTimberin:
May he rest in peace. Having watched the well-known documentary on him in recent years i have to admit to being inspired by the man!

A true hero and a legendary sportsman!

RIP

What an inspirational man
Sad to see such a young man struck down in his prime,but his memory will live on with the humanitarian projects he started up
plain vanilla
(394 Posts)
Posted: 19-Mar-2012 23:36
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RIP Jim Stynes...as inspirational a figure as you are ever likely to see. Hopefully his wife, kids, and other relatives can draw strength from the many words of sympathy from across the globe...
Banner1995
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Posted: 20-Mar-2012 00:26
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RIP Jim, terrible loss
The Minstrel
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Posted: 20-Mar-2012 00:26
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Originally posted by Club Delegate:
Jim Stynes RIP

RIP Jim.
An inspiration to many and his legacy will endure for a long time.

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