Australian Rules Football player Phoenix Spicer, who played for the North Melbourne Football Club in the Australian Football League, is dead. His passing was announced by Dharna Nicholson-Bux, the sister of his girlfriend, Ky-ya Nicholson Ward, via a statement on Facebook. Phoenix Spicer was drafted into the North Melbourne Football Club in 2020 and, as per the club's website, played his last game with them in 2023. Described as a proud member of the Nunggubuyu community in northern Australia, Spice played 12 AFL games before being delisted.The last two football seasons saw Spicer at the Western Bulldogs’ VFL affiliate Footscray, where he played 18 games across that stretch and was named as an emergency in the club’s VFL grand final victory in September. Just months before his death, it was announced that Spicer had signed for Hoppers Crossing in the Western Region Football League for this year's season.More details on Phoenix Spicer's deathPhoenix Spicer's girlfriend's sister announced his death via a statement shared on her Facebook. She reported that the Australian Football League alum passed on Friday, but didn't state the cause of his death.She wrote:"We are devastated to share that last night we tragically lost our brother Phoenix Spicer. A beautiful, loyal and strong Nunggubuyu man."She continued:"Phoenix will forever be our beloved brother, uncle, son, a partner to Ky-ya and a second dad to Jordy. Our hearts are broken with your sudden loss, you are watching over us in the Dreaming now, my brother, we will miss you!"Adding:"Forever 23," with a black heart emoji. View this post on Instagram Instagram PostFollowing the announcement, tributes from his affiliated clubs began to pour in.Sonja Hood, President of North Melbourne, said in a statement:"Phoenix was only at the club for a short time, but he was a popular and well-liked member of the playing group."Adding:"On behalf of the club, I would like to pass on my condolences to Phoenix’s family and friends at this extremely sad time."The Bulldogs sent out its condolences in a statement."The club extends its deepest condolences to Spicer’s friends, family and loved ones at this difficult time and asks that their privacy be respected."The club also wrote on X:"The Club is deeply saddened by the loss of Phoenix Spicer. Phoenix will always be remembered as a cherished teammate whose presence left a lasting impact on everyone at the Club. We extend our deepest condolences to Phoenix's family, friends and community."Also read: When was Billy Joel diagnosed with a brain disorder? Details explored as singer appears on stage since diagnosis