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Detectives grill male stars and staff on emerging NRL star who died in routine training session just 20 years old – as coroner starts investigation
- Keith Titmuss died suddenly while training for the 2020 season
- He collapsed at Narrabeen and was rushed to the Royal North Shore Hospital
- An initial autopsy report did not shed any light on the cause of death
- The Coroners Court in New South Wales has opened an investigation into the case
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The Coroners Court in New South Wales has launched an investigation into the death of young male star Keith Titmuss, who collapsed during training in November 2020.
In recent weeks, Sea Eagles players, coaching and medical staff have been interviewed by detectives.
Manly stars Josh Schuster and Jason Saab, Canterbury second rower Matt Doorey and Wests Tigers prop Stefano Utoikamanu are among those who have been asked to speak to authorities to help with the matter.
Keith Titmuss died suddenly while training for the 2020 season
“Northern Beaches Police Commander are preparing a report to inform the coroner regarding the death of a 20-year-old man on Monday, November 23, 2020,” the NSW Police Department said in a statement.
Titmuss’ girlfriend has also been asked to cooperate with the investigation, the deputy said Sydney Morning Herald.
Titmuss’ death shocked Manly and the NRL as a whole when the promising youngster collapsed during a routine preseason training session at the Sea Eagles facility in Narrabeen.
The 20-year-old suffered a seizure while he was exercising and was then transported to the Royal North Shore Hospital, where he was pronounced dead later that day.
His family hopes a coroner’s investigation can shed light on the cause of death
Manly CEO Tony Mestrov confirmed the club cooperated with the investigation
An initial autopsy report failed to determine the cause of death, and the toxicology report showed no signs of drug use.
The coroner’s investigation could lead to a formal inquest, though no date has been set.
“This case is still under investigation. No hearing date has been set and no subpoenas have been issued yet,” the New South Wales Coroners Court said in a statement.
Manly’s newly appointed CEO Tony Mestrov confirmed that the club had been asked to cooperate with the investigation.
Jason Saab, one of Titmuss’ best friends, has been asked to participate in the investigation
Saab revealed after Titmuss passed away that he had sent him a message on the day of his death
“The Sea Eagles are helping the coroner’s office investigate the death of Keith Titmuss on Nov. 23, 2020,” he said.
“The Sea Eagles understand that the Coroner may conduct an investigation into the case, but no dates have been set for this.”
According to the Sydney Morning Herald, Titmuss’ family wants to shed light on why the Manly player was initially taken to Northern Beaches Hospital before being transferred to Royal North Shore Hospital.
They also want to clarify whether they were denied the opportunity to say goodbye before life support was turned off.