Steve Folkes passes away aged 59.

[Subwoofer]

Sad news, bloody great club person who done a lot for us both as a player and coach. A tribute should be on our jerseys this year. Gone way too early.

RIP Folksey

 

[CroydonDog]

Guy is a decade younger than my Dad, and was apparently a pretty fit bloke.

I remember his wife died about 5 years ago. Very sad.

 

[Lov_Dog]

Heart attack while cycling .. wow!
Vale, Steve!

~c.

 

[Precise]

RIP you bloody legend.

You will not be forgotten.

 

[Papa Emeritus]

How tragic. It goes to show you can be fit and still have heart issues

A guy at my work had a massive heard attack (exact same one that Kevin Smith just had) last month whilst at work and he had signs for weeks that he just put down to being unfit. I think he really knew but it is such a male thing to ignore issues. So scary, don't ignore any signs people.

Rest in Peace Folksey

 

[Freakzilla]

Forever a Bulldogs legend! Thoughts and prayers to his family and friends.

 

[bulldog]

Sad day.

RIP Folkesy, you'll be missed.

 

[CroydonDog]

How tragic. It goes to show you can be fit and still have heart issues

A guy at my work had a massive heard attack (exact same one that Kevin Smith just had) last month whilst at work and he had signs for weeks that he just put down to being unfit. I think he really knew but it is such a male thing to ignore issues. So scary, don't ignore any signs people.

Rest in Peace Folksey

Last year, a friend of mine had a heart attack at 41, whilst at the gym. Who knows how/why?

 

[Menteek]

Couldn’t believe it boys. Life’s too short. Let’s all live it like it’s our last day!!!

 

[deimus]

Awful news. Rip Steve.

 

[shannon2009]

Rest In Peace folkesy forever a legend in our eyes.

 

[Boxer]

Sad news RIP and may the dogs win the primership for you.

 

[Mr Beast]

Woah what a shock, young age RIP.

 

[Endeavour]

Such sad and shocking news.
Rest in peace.

 

[maltalian_dog]

Very sad to hear always liked him...rip folksey

 

[Powerslide]

RIP, such a sad day. A true Hardman and knew what the dogs of War was all about.

Coached us to our last premiership and didn't get to see another. Gone way too young.

 

[fiordog]

RIP Folkesy. Got us our last premiership and copped alot of grief from fans post 2004, but a legend of the game and the club.

 

[Mr 95%]

Such sad news.. As tough as they come..played well above his weight.. Bulldog legend.. League legend.. went far too early.. RIP Steve Folkes

 

[Papa Emeritus]

Last year, a friend of mine had a heart attack at 41, whilst at the gym. Who knows how/why?

Yeah I am no Doctor but I think being fit doesn't necessarily mean much. Your diet can still cause calcification in the arteries around the heart no matter how fit you are. There's probably plenty of genetic factors that you cannot help as well.

 

[dogluva]

I was checking my emails and came across the one from the club notifying us of the passing of Steve Folkes. Did not even realise at the time I was looking on the Kennel that this thread was about this very thing.

This guy pretty much epitomized what it meant to be a Bulldog player; tough, uncompromising and always proud to don the blue and white jersey, a 100% effort each and every time. A fitter bloke you would not find and on many occasions made players ( and also participated himself) in some pretty awesome bikes rides aimed at fine tuning fitness and making those involved give it all to push themselves beyond what they felt was possible.
His wife Karen passed away in 2013 on or about the 28th FEBRUARY an eerie coincidence and had an award the "Karen Folkes memorial award" named after her. I hope that something fitting is done to remember the life and contribution to the game of Steve.
A real gentleman was Steve and I was lucky enough to have had a few conversations with him at fan days and games.

To his family and friends I send my sincerest condolences, another champion has left us. RIP Steve, taken far too young.