Max Walker Dead

 Lost his battle with cancer, RIP Tangles.

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One of the characters of

Wed, 2016-09-28 12:25

One of the characters of Aussie cricket, RIP, showing my age but watching Lillee, Thommo and Tangles going through the poms as a kid in the 70's is still memorable.

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I grew up with Maxie

Wed, 2016-09-28 12:40

I grew up with Maxie commentating the cricket as a youngster and he was a legend. Was a very passionate Aussie and actively cheered for Australia whilst he was commentating.

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 not a good way to start the

Wed, 2016-09-28 12:59

 not a good way to start the morning might have to dust off a few of his old books and have a read, another Aussie legend gone

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 The dictionary definition of

Wed, 2016-09-28 13:40

 The dictionary definition of tangles: a most lovable, entertaining, witty, funny, talented, humble, caring and generous man found originally in Tasmania.  Became an Australian Icon and cult hero in the '70's and rose to Legendary status in the 80's and 90's as a commentator and author.

 

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R.I.P. Mr Walker

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 Thanks for that Randall,

Wed, 2016-09-28 14:10

 Thanks for that Randall, bloody devastating. Another gone to cancer 

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Wed, 2016-09-28 17:25

 Melanoma it was I saw somewhere.

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Prostate Dale ^

Wed, 2016-09-28 17:46

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Wed, 2016-09-28 19:59

 ABC news tonight have said melanoma. 

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Who gives a fuck what it was.

Thu, 2016-09-29 18:52

Who gives a fuck what it was. The bloke is dead . Its not that important .

Max Walker's family are working to raise awareness and research funds for myeloma after the 68-year-old former Test cricketer died from the type of blood cancer.

It was previously reported the fan favourite bowler, commentator and author, nicknamed Tangles for his distinctive bowling action, died from melanoma, a skin cancer.

But the Walker family said he was diagnosed with multiple myeloma on August 12, 2013.

In December 2013, Walker underwent chemotherapy, a stem cell harvest and autologous transplant at the Peter MacCallum Cancer Centre.

In June 2016 he required further chemotherapy in preparation for both an autologous transplant and a future autograft.

"Sadly the second part of this process did not eventuate due to the highly aggressive nature of Max's cancer," the Walker family said.

"The skill and level of care delivered by all staff at The Alfred Hospital Melbourne was second to none."

This family say Walker wished for people to donate toward the research of multiple myeloma and cancer.

What is myeloma?

Myeloma is a type of cancer that develops from plasma cells in the bone marrow, according to Cancer Council Australia.

The disease is often called multiple myeloma as bone marrow is found in many areas of the body, including the spine, skull, shoulders, ribs and pelvis.

Cells become cancerous when the DNA of the plasma cells are damaged.

Once damaged the abnormal plasma cells, known as myeloma cells, divide and spread throughout the bone marrow.

The myeloma cells multiple and crowd out the bone marrow, meaning there is not enough space to make enough normal blood cells.

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 Max Walker Showcase  Cheers

Wed, 2016-09-28 18:20

 Max Walker Showcase

 
Cheers Max , those were the days of cricket thanks for the memories 
 
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 Awesome! Thanks for putting

Wed, 2016-09-28 19:50

 Awesome! Thanks for putting that up Chris, had to love his bowling action, that was unique.

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 Great little video of a

Wed, 2016-09-28 18:30

 Great little video of a great man...RIP.

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