Former Warriors star Jason Death in intensive care after fall in Sydney home

Jason Death played 55 games for the Warriors and won the club's Player of the Year award in 1999. Photo / Photosport

Former Warriors hooker Jason Death is in hospital after a serious fall at home in Sydney.

According to a GoFundMe page, Death sustained a fractured skull, which resulted in bleeding to the brain, and has undergone surgery.

The page has raised just under $48,000 and has received donations from many former players who Death played with and against.

“He’s currently in ICU, facing more surgeries and a long road to recovery,” the GoFundMe post said.

“Jason and his family are some of the kindest people around, and now it’s our turn to support them. Any donation, big or small, would be greatly appreciated.

“The Deaths have a long road ahead, and we’d love to support them in any way we can. We don’t know his full recovery path yet, but with your help and positive thoughts, we know he’ll get through this.”

Death was a fan-favourite at the Warriors, where he played 55 of his 201 career games between 1999-2001.

In 1999, he won the Warriors Player of the Year award.

He was well known for the nickname “Dr Death”, and there was a “Death Row” section at Mt Smart where fans would wear Grim Reaper costumes in support.

In 2001, he was part of the Warriors side that reached the NRL finals for the first time, which resulted in a defeat to the Parramatta Eels.

Along with the Warriors, he also played for the Canberra Raiders, North Queensland Cowboys and South Sydney Rabbitohs.

Since retiring, Death has been running a gym, north of Sydney. He has four kids.

Former Warriors coach Ivan Cleary is his brother-in-law.

Ben Francis is an Auckland-based reporter for the New Zealand Herald who covers breaking sports news.