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Darren Walton and Troy Whittaker

Rugby league Immortal Johnny Raper dies

Johnny Raper, one of Australian rugby league's greatest players, has died at the age of 82. (AAP)

The rugby league community is mourning the loss of the great Johnny Raper following his death on Wednesday aged 82.

One of the four original Immortals, Raper endured a long battle with dementia after being named in rugby league's team of the century following a decorated career that included eight consecutive grand final victories with St George.

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