Rex Hunt’s family confirmed in December 2023 that the Australian football and media figure had been diagnosed with dementia. His wife, Lynne Hunt, said the family was supporting him. That announcement is historical: the reports cited below do not establish his current health, diagnosis subtype, treatment or prognosis.
What was announced about Rex Hunt?
On December 14, 2023, Fox Sports Australia reported that Hunt’s family had confirmed he had recently been diagnosed with dementia. The announcement named dementia but did not identify a subtype or provide clinical details. Fox Sports Australia’s report attributed the family’s remarks to his wife, Lynne Hunt.
What did Lynne Hunt say?
Lynne Hunt described the family’s response: “we are dealing with this as a family and are giving him love and support.” The quotation appeared in the 2023 coverage; it is not a new statement about his circumstances. The West Australian’s report also reproduced the wording, attributing it to Lynne Hunt via the Herald Sun.
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What is—and is not—known from the reports?
- The family’s publicly reported confirmation concerned a dementia diagnosis in 2023.
- Fox Sports Australia reported that Lynne described Hunt at the time as fit and in good spirits. Those remarks refer to the period of the announcement, not his health today.
- The reports do not specify a dementia subtype, cause, treatment, progression or prognosis.
- The available reporting does not provide a later, verified family or primary-source update. It therefore cannot establish Hunt’s current health status.
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