Simon Dunn

Sports star and LGBTIQA+ rights advocate Simon Dunn has died aged 35. Police found his body saying there were no suspicious circumstances.

[lifeline.org.au](https://www.lifeline.org.au/) [[email protected] / ](mailto:[email protected]) [discharged.org.au](https://discharged.org.au/) He served as an Ambassador for the GiveOUT fundraising campaign. His successful career saw him multiple medals at the World Championships and compete in the 2018 Winter Olympics in Pyeongchang. He is also notable for being the first openly gay male bobsledder to represent Australia. Officers from Surry Hills Police Area Command have commenced inquiries into the circumstances surrounding his death, which is not being treated as suspicious,” the spokesperson said.

Gay Australian bobsledder, Sydney Convicts rugby player and model Simon Dunn has died at the age of 35, sparking grief online.

In 2021 he announced he was training for a bobsledding comeback. Check out our [latest magazines](https://qnews.com.au/magazine/) or find us on [YouTube](https://www.youtube.com/user/QNewsAustralia). It is such a great waste of human equity and potential. helping them all to better understand their LGBTQIA+ employees and customers.” “He had a story for us all. In 2022, the athlete played his fifth Bingham Cup in Ottawa, Canada. NSW Police have commenced inquiries into the circumstances surrounding his death and are not treating it as suspicious, a spokesperson said. A genuine, all-round nice guy, who had time for everyone. “I feel injustice that such a a good human being with a beautiful soul was taken from us so young. The athlete and advocate “was passionate about giving back to the community and volunteering,” his management said. “He gave his time, and utilising his profile, to help multiple charities,” the statement read. Growing up in Sydney playing rugby, Simon Dunn played for the Sydney Convicts gay rugby team on and off for a decade.

Australia's first openly gay bobsled player and Sydney Convicts Rugby club representative Simon Dunn has died suddenly, shocking the country's sport, ...

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. Like all great ambassadors, he had his favourites which included Bobby Goldsmith Foundation, Give Out Day and Pride in Sport. 'I knew him as a young adorable teenager and watched him blossom into the beautiful man and talented outstanding sportsman. His loving energy and spirit shall live on through us always.' '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. I am in shock and heartbroken … Dunn was a keen athlete that wanted to make a difference in the world and leaves behind an enormous hole for all those that he touched in his life So I posted it thinking it’s a nice photo, I could use my profile that there are gay athletes out there. Then I started to retweet it in response to Australian Rugby Union’s lack of response with regards to Israel Folau.' 'There is still homophobia in sport. Dunn was also a talented rugby player and competed with the Sydney Convicts, the only gay rugby club in the city

The sports star was well known for his success in bobsleigh and played with Sydney's gay and inclusive rugby union club, the Sydney Convicts, for more than ...

He was voted the “world’s hottest man” by Attitude magazine in 2015, and wrote columns for various LGBTQIA+ publications around the world. “He was a passionate advocate for LGBTQIA+ representation in sport, speaking about his experiences of homophobia in his younger years,” the group’s statement said. “Officers from Surry Hills Police Area Command have commenced inquiries into the circumstances surrounding his death, which is not being treated as suspicious.” “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.” “Simon was passionate about giving back to the community and volunteering, he gave his time and [used] his profile to help multiple charities,” the statement read. “The body is believed to be that of the 35-year-old occupant,” a police spokesperson said in a statement.

Australia's first openly gay bobsledder has suddenly died aged 35 “after a rough year of personal loss”.

“Our community has lost one of the most genuinely kind-hearted sweethearts the world has ever been blessed with. “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’. “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.

AUSTRALIAN Simon Dunn, the first openly gay man to represent any country in the sport, has died suddenly aged 35.The late star's agent, Ruby Rose ma.

[Winter Olympics](https://www.thesun.co.uk/topic/winter-olympics/) in Pyeongchang. [rugby union](https://www.thesun.co.uk/sport/rugbyunion/) club, the Sydney Convicts, for over a decade. [HIV](https://www.thesun.co.uk/topic/hiv-aids/page/5/) support charity The Bobby Goldsmith Foundation. [LGBTQIA+](https://www.thesun.co.uk/news/15270056/lgbtqia-stand-for-meaning-explained/) representation in sport, speaking about his experiences of homophobia in his younger years. [police](https://www.thesun.co.uk/topic/police/) have confirmed the shock news this morning. A statement from his agents said: “Simon was passionate about giving back to the community and volunteering, he gave his time and [used] his profile to help multiple charities.

Jack Vidgen has paid tribute to Australia's first openly gay bobsled player and Sydney Convicts Rugby club representative Simon Dunn following his sudden ...

His loving energy and spirit shall live on through us always.' 'Our community has lost one of the most genuinely kind-hearted sweethearts the world has ever been blessed with. 'I knew him as a young adorable teenager and watched him blossom into the beautiful man and talented outstanding sportsman. I am in shock and heartbroken … 'There is still homophobia in sport. Jack, 26, shared a series of photos of Simon to his Instagram story and wrote: 'Woke up to some very sad news today.'

AUSTRALIAN Simon Dunn, the first openly gay man to represent any country in the sport, has died suddenly aged 35.The late star's agent, Ruby Rose ma.

Dunn explained previously: “It wasn’t until I started playing for the Convicts and found a group of guys with similar interests that I was truly happy with myself.” A statement from his agents said: “Simon was passionate about giving back to the community and volunteering, he gave his time and [used] his profile to help multiple charities. Dunn became famous for his success in bobsleigh and also played with Sydney’s gay and inclusive rugby union club, the Sydney Convicts, for over a decade.

Athletes and charities have paid tribute to an openly gay Australian Olympian who has died aged 35.

"A report will be prepared for the information of the Coroner." "The body is believed to be that of the 35-year-old occupant," a police spokesperson said in a statement. "Simon was a talented athlete who was committed to doing good in the world," Green said. "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." "But what truly set him apart was his dedication and commitment to improving the lives of others in our community. "Simon will be missed, not just for his sportsmanship, not just for his valued views on our community and sport but mostly for being who he was a genuine all-round nice guy, who had time for everyone," a Facebook post said.

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.”

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.