Simon Dunn

Australian rugby player and former bobsledder Simon Dunn was found dead in Surry Hills, Sydney, on 21 January.

“Simon represented us all, he always said ‘I am not the spokesman, I am just a gay white male telling you about my experiences, and experiences from those with whom I listened and learnt. Simon was outspoken about various LGBTQ+ issues from HIV/AIDS to homophobia in sport. A bicep injury, however, ruled him out of the competition. “He was determined to make a positive change in sporting culture throughout the world and his tireless efforts to promote inclusion and equality in sport will continue to inspire future generations.” Officers from Surry Hills Police Area Command have commenced inquiries into the circumstances surrounding his death, which is not being treated as suspicious.” “He had a story for us all, but mostly he wanted to know your story, and who you are, and how can he help share what you mean to life.”

Former Australian bobsledder and rugby player Simon Dunn passed away at the age of 35 as police found his body in his Sydney apartment on Saturday morning.

Dunn was shortlisted for the Australian LGBTI Awards Sports Personality of the Year both in 2018 and 2019. While there, he was presented with an opportunity to try out for the Australian bobsleigh team. Dunn retired from the winter sport in 2016, before joining gay London rugby side Kings Cross Steelers and later returning to Sydney. He began training with the team but suffered a ruptured bicep which saw him miss out. You can also email Officers from Surry Hills Police Area Command have commenced inquiries into the circumstances surrounding his death, which is not being treated as suspicious.”

Simon Dunn, the Australian rugby player, and former bobsledder passed away at age 35, it has been confirmed.

It also said: “Simon represented us all, he always said ‘I am not the spokesman, I am just a gay white male telling you about my experiences, and experiences from those with whom I listened and learnt. A statement from the He later played for the Sydney Convicts, Australia’s first gay rugby club. [Sydney Convicts](https://sydneyconvicts.org/news/vale-simon-dunn-2756066.html) said the club was “devastated” by the loss and affirmed: “Once a Convict, always a Convict.” He also worked with GiveOUT, an Australian LGBTQ charity. He retired two years later.

The out athlete had been active on social media just four days ago.

Simon Dunn, who also played rugby for the all-gay Sydney Convicts, inspired the LGBT community with his sporting feats. Tragically he was found dead in Surry ...

“Simon represented us all, he always said ‘I am not the spokesman, I am just a gay white male telling you about my experiences, and experiences from those with whom I listened and learnt’. “Our community has lost one of the most genuinely kind-hearted sweethearts the world has ever been blessed with. “We had won the league and my partner Felix was still playing. Then I started to retweet it in response to Australian Rugby Union’s lack of response with regards to Israel Folau.” Like all great ambassadors, he had his favourites which included Bobby Goldsmith Foundation, Give Out Day and Pride in Sport. So I posted it thinking it’s a nice photo, I could use my profile that there are gay athletes out there.