Footy veteran Sam Newman has been left “devastated” after his wife suddenly passed away aged 50 in their Docklands apartment on Saturday.
revealed the AFL great found Amanda Brown lying on the floor of their Docklands apartment on Saturday evening.A Victoria Police spokesperson said in a statement: “Police will prepare a report for the Coroner following the death of a 50-year-old woman in Docklands on Saturday . The matter is not being treated as suspicious.”
Newman is a member of the Geelong Hall of Fame, having played 300 games for the club between 1964-80.Australia reacts to shock passingNewsCorp columnist Rita Panahi tweeted: “Tragic news. Amanda was only 50. Thoughts with Sam Newman.” Sydney-based author Amanda Goff posted: “That’s really sad. God, we really don’t know how long we have left do we.”Another wrote: “That’s so sad about Sam Newman’s wife.”Sam Newman and Amanda Brown on their wedding day.Newman and Brown were married inside their luxury apartment
in Docklands last year with only close family and friends in attendance. The ceremony was officiated by Perfect Match host Greg Evans, and Kevin King stepped in as Newman’s best man. It marked the fourth time the 75-year-old had tied the knot, the ceremony taking place just days after Brown’s 50th birthday.The couple were first pictured in the public eye back in 2001, celebrating New Year’s Eve at Crown Casino.
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