Maurice Rioli [SEP] cause of death
On Christmas Day 2010 Maurice Rioli collapsed and died at a family barbecue being held in Darwin, after suffering a heart attack; he was 53. The Northern Territory Government announced a few days later that they would hold a state funeral for him.
Death Tributes.
Upon the announcement of his death, tributes flowed in from around the country, in particular throughout the football world. Richmond chief executive Brendon Gale immediately extended condolences on behalf of Rioli's former club, saying: Maurice was an enormously important figure in the
Laurence also moved to Fremantle, but returned to Darwin without playing senior football. Willie was drafted by in 1990, but did not make his AFL debut. Maurice is the uncle of former player Cyril Rioli (son of Cyril Jr),current player Willie Rioli (son of Willie Sr), former player Dean Rioli (son of Sebastian) and great uncle to Richmond rookie Daniel Rioli who was picked up in the 2015 draft. His son, Maurice Jr. represented the Northern Territory at 2017's AFL Under 16 Championships.
Death.