A BRADFORD-BORN rugby league player has sadly died at the age of 31.
Earlier today Hull KR announced the death of their former player Adam Walker.
Bradford Bulls also sent their thoughts out to the Walker family with twin brother Jonathan a former player at Odsal.
Bradford Bulls are devasted to hear the passing of Adam Walker, brother of former player Jonathan Walker.
— Bradford Bulls (@OfficialBullsRL) October 4, 2022
We send our thoughts to the Walker family at this difficult time. pic.twitter.com/vBxjdWUrHX
Walker, a prop forward who played with his twin for Scotland in the 2013 World Cup, made over 100 appearances for Rovers from 2013-16 and was in the Salford team that reached the 2019 Grand Final.
Walker also played for Wakefield, Huddersfield and St Helens before finishing his career at Leigh in 2020.
Keighley Cougars are saddened to learn of the passing of Adam Walker.
— Keighley (C)ougars (@Cougarmania) October 4, 2022
Adam and twin brother Johnny were both members of the club's scholarship system, with Johnny returning to play for the club in 2013 & 2016.
Our thoughts are with all those who knew Adam, may he rest in peace. pic.twitter.com/fuMER89Xgd
In a tweet, his old club said: "Hull KR are saddened to learn of Adam Walker's passing. The club's thoughts are with his family and friends."
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Your tribute:Adam I hope you're at peace my friend, without knowing you as well as I would have liked, your brother Jonathan has always been loved and endeared to me and my family here in Australia, we all send our love from down Under
Your tribute:To Uncle Adam i love and miss you so much we have so many memories together like when you took me on the pitch i was so frightened but you comforted me. we are all so so proud of you, your work and what you have become always with us and in our hearts love you lots and lots always and forever your favourite Lexi xxx
Your tribute:I remember Adam & his brother Jonathan. Absolute great guys who I had the pleasure of getting to know when being on the doors at Acca in Halifax. I'm gutted to hear the news and so is my sister Natalie 😢 r.i.p 🙏🏾.
Your tribute:I love you so much I will be home to be with you again
Your tribute:Rest in peace uncle Adam. Gone but never forgotten. Love you always Kayley
Your tribute:Can’t believe you ar gone Adam it’s surreal- I will treasure our memories forever and ever you Jonny and Karl running rings round me n mimi and dad n my mum of course on a Sunday-then again on the rugby pitches - I do hope you have bumped in to grandad Tony up there and at peace please watch over everyone especially dad n Jonny during this difficult time love you always and forever your big sis x🙏🏼🏉 💙x
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Your tribute:So sorry to hear about the passing of adam walker who I always looked up to when I saw him around bradford and watching his career in rugby. Sending hugs to all family and friends. Always remembered but never forgotten.
Your tribute:Adam, you will be so missed and were taken too young - your family will so miss you and was blessed to have been able to meet both you and your twin Jonathan who will also miss you.
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