Former Māori All Black Shane Christie dies in suspected suicide – death sparks rugby head knocks appeal

Former Māori All Black Shane Christie passed away suddenly in Nelson, with friends expressing concerns that his death may have been self-inflicted amid worries about his wellbeing. Christie was a proponent for increased awareness regarding the long-term effects of rugby-related head injuries, particularly Chronic Traumatic Encephalopathy (CTE), and had expressed a desire for his brain to be studied posthumously.

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