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Tragic Discovery: Former Socceroo Stephen Laybutt Found Dead in NSW Bushland

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Heartbreaking news as the body of ex-Socceroos player Stephen Laybutt is discovered in a tragic turn of events in Byron Bay.

Ex-Socceroos player Stephen Laybutt, known for his inspirational act of donating his kidney in 2021, has been found dead in NSW bushland at the age of 46. Laybutt, a former professional footballer, was last seen at a home in Casuarina before his disappearance. The police search in the north coast of New South Wales led to the devastating discovery of his body near Cabarita. Football Australia mourns the loss of this respected player and Olympian. Stephen Laybutt's legacy as a talented athlete and kind-hearted individual will be remembered by fans and fellow players alike.

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Ex-Socceroos player Stephen Laybutt found dead in NSW bushland (The Sydney Morning Herald)

The former professional footballer, who in 2021 donated his kidney to a stranger, has died aged 46. His body was found in bushland north of Byron Bay.

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Football in mourning as body of inspirational ex-Socceroo found ... (Fox Sports)

The body of a missing 46-year-old former Socceroo has reportedly been found in bushland in the New South Wales north coast in a tragic conclusion to a ...

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Tragic find in search for missing Socceroo (NEWS.com.au)

Police have made a heartbreaking discovery in NSW bushland as they investigated the shock disappearance of a former Socceroo. Eli Green. 2 min read.

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Stephen Laybutt, former Socceroo, found dead after police search (Sporting News AU)

Laybutt, who lived in Elizabeth Bay in Sydney, was reported missing on Saturday morning, having been last seen at a home in Casuarina on Friday evening. Police ...

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Body of former Socceroos player Stephen Laybutt found in NSW ... (7NEWS.com.au)

Stephen Laybutt, 46, was found dead in bushland near Cabarita in the Tweed region on Sunday night. Laybutt was last seen on Friday night with friends at a home ...

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Former Socceroo Stephen Laybutt found dead in NSW bushland (9News)

The body of missing Socceroo player Stephen Laybutt has been found in bushland in New South Wales' Far Nort...

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Former Socceroo and Newcastle Jet Stephen Laybutt found dead ... (NEWFM)

Former Socceroos and Newcastle Jets star Stephen Laybutt has been found dead. The 46-year-old was reported missing on Saturday morning after he could not be ...

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Former Wolves and Socceroos player Stephen Laybutt found dead (Illawarra Mercury)

The body of former Wolves and Socceroos player Stephen Laybutt has been found on the NSW north coast after an extensive police search. .

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Former Socceroos player Stephen Laybutt found dead after going ... (ABC News)

The body of former Socceroos player Stephen Laybutt is found in bushland by police after he was reported missing in Casuarina.

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Ex-Socceroo Stephen Laybutt found dead in NSW bushland (Optus Sport)

The 46-year-old was reported missing on the NSW Far North Coast on Saturday.

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Former Socceroo Stephen Laybutt found dead on NSW north coast ... (The Guardian)

Police recovered the body of the 46-year-old in bushland near Cabarita Beach two days after he was last seen.

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Football Australia mourns the passing of former Socceroo, Stephen ... (Football Australia)

Football Australia is deeply saddened to hear of the passing of former Socceroo cap #444, Stephen Laybutt. A Socceroo and 2000 Olympian Stephen Laybutt was ...

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Vale Stephen Laybutt - Newcastle Jets (Newcastle Jets)

Laybutt, 46, was a member of the Newcastle Jets squad during the 2007/08 season and made 10 appearances for the club. Laybutt who played as a centre-back ...

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Former Sydney Olympic player Stephen Laybutt dies aged 46 (Neos Kosmos)

Stephen Laybutt, a former centre back who played for Sydney Olympic as well as Australia, has been celebrated for his career after he was found dead in ...

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Out Gay Former Socceroo And Olympian Stephen Laybutt Dies ... (Star Observer)

NSW police confirmed that ex-Socceroo Stephen Laybutt's body was found in bushland near Cabarita in the Tweed region on Sunday.

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