Paul Langmack dies aged 61

Three-time premiership-winning forward Paul Langmack is being remembered as a larger-than-life character with an infectious personality following his death on Thursday morning. He was 61.

The former Canterbury, Western Suburbs and Sydney Roosters player suffered a massive heart attack and was rushed to hospital, but could not be revived.

Langmack’s passing has rocked rugby league with teammates expressing shock and sadness at his sudden passing.

He was at the Breakfast Point Country Club gym for his daily workout when he collapsed in the sauna.

Langmack was a hugely popular member of the rugby league fraternity.

https://www.dailytelegraph.com.au/sport/nrl/rugby-league-mourns-as-threetime-premiership-winner-paul-langmack-dies-aged-61/news-story/2e67049fedf3b89dad4b79a2e9826671

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  • Very sad news , I use to see him a lot at various charity events. He was a genuine nice guy which once again highlights how only the good die young. RIP.

  • Very Sad, i am in shock. I was with him on monday talking about the great 80s team of Parra and Dogs, great man he was. R.I.P Paul. 

  • Yeah Poor Langers. Sad times all round. V smart player. HIs last seasons with Wests were v good. From memory he took over from Gus' playing position with C'bury. True character of that era.

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