Nick Mustafa: Templestowe community reeling after 26-year-old dies suddenly

The West Australian Perth Now Click to open navigation ‌‌ News Chevron Down Icon Breaking News Western Australia National World Technology Opinion Weather Sport Chevron Down Icon AFL Cricket Soccer Basketball Tennis NRL Rugby Motor Racing MMA Golf Netball Cycling Entertainment Chevron Down Icon Confidential Movies Best Short Film Television Music Reviews Books Competitions Business Chevron Down Icon Breaking News Economy Markets Property Commercial Property Workplace Matters Lifestyle Chevron Down Icon Food Personal Finance Health Parenting Fashion Travel Home & Garden Relationships Stars Real Estate HUH? Local News Chevron Down Icon North Central South Mandurah Competitions Find My Paper Digital Editions Shop Now Read your local paperNews to your inbox Confidential Movies Best Short Film Television Music Reviews Books Competitions Camera IconThe sudden death of a 26-year-old local sporting star has left his community reeling. Credit: Facebook Nick Mustafa: Templestowe community reeling after 26-year-old dies suddenly PerthNow June 13, 2024 3:15PM Comments TopicsCelebrity deathVIC News The sudden death of a 26-year-old local sporting star has left his community reeling. The north west Melbourne football and cricket clubs of Templestowe announced the sudden death of one of their young guns, Nick Mustafa, on Monday. On June 1, Mr Mustafa helped his Templestowe Dockers to a hard-fought win, and just over a week later, he suddenly passed away. Celebrity deathBasketball legend, inspiration for NBA logo dies aged 86 TheNightly Get in front of tomorrow’s news for FREE Journalism for the curious Australian across politics, business, culture and opinion.READ NOW Cricket club president Jodi Hannington remembered Mr Mustafa as a local legend and a “much loved” figure around the club. “He was one of us, part of our family. He was a mentor, coach (and) friend,” Ms Hannington wrote in a post on Facebook. Ms Hannington said Mr Mustafa was ‘one of us, part of our family’ and committed himself to mentoring and coaching younger players. “The kindest and most loving, caring person you could meet and we were blessed to have you both play and be a part of our cricket and football family,’ she wrote. “Your engaging smile and beautiful hugs will be forever missed, and your legacy will live on. “Your tips, pointers and care for all of the youth will be a huge void.Camera IconThe sudden death of a 26-year-old local sporting star has left his community reeling. Credit: Facebook “Thank you for the wonderful memories, and our heartfelt condolences go out to all the family” Ms Hannginton said Mr Mustafa was “one of us” and would be sorely missed. Share to Facebook Share to Twitter Email Us Copy the Link Register and have your say. Register to comment Already have an account? Log in Get TicketsWarm up your winter with incredible circus, free family fun, luxury dining and MORE at RE//PERTH this July. From around the site Coastal therapyWA volunteer award won thanks to trishaw service for seniors HealthHysterectomies fall as options for heavy periods grow On trialHeralded Nobel winner stunningly charged for embezzlement Perth Now exclusive Perth Now exclusive‘Kink Corner’ Perth Now exclusiveYou won’t believe what’s inside this unassuming Airbnb Comments Your Local News Share to TwitterShare to FacebookShare to InstagramShare to YoutubeEmail UsGet Digital Edition Get TicketsWarm up your winter with incredible circus, free family fun, luxury dining and MORE at RE//PERTH this July. Perth Now Email UsNewsletter Chevron Down IconSubmit story tip Camera IconSubmit photos Get Digital EditionDigital edition Chevron Down IconBack to top Follow Us Share to FacebookShare to TwitterShare to InstagramShare to YoutubeGet Digital EditionEmail Us About Us Contact Us Careers Letter to the Editor Place an Ad Privacy Policy Code of Conduct Editorial Complaints Terms of Use Cookie Settings © West Australian Newspapers Limited 2024 News Sport Entertainment Business Lifestyle Shop Now Privacy Policy Code of Conduct Editorial Complaints Terms of Use Cookie Settings Subscribe to the Paper Read your PerthNow Local Newspaper Advertise on PerthNow Our Partners Real Estate View Healthengine Huddle Insurance Carbar CarExpert Raiz Invest Institchu Starts at 60 MoneyMe Iseekplant The Nightly The West Australian 7plus 7NEWS TV Guide Streamer