Daughter reveals NRL star Lance Thompson died from diabetic ketoacidosis
Former NRL forward Lance Thompson died from diabetic ketoacidosis in 2018, his daughter revealed exclusively this week. Shalisse Thompson, who discovered her father at his Cronulla home aged 17, hopes sharing his story during National Diabetes Week prevents similar tragedies. Nearly two million Australians live with diabetes, with serious complications including heart disease, kidney failure, and amputation.
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Published 17 Jul 2026, 08:39 UTC · Updated 17 Jul 2026, 08:40 UTC
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