Champion Australian golfer Jarrod Lyle has died after a long battle with cancer.
The 36-year-old died peacefully at 8.20pm on Wednesday, after spending the last week of his life in Torquay, Victoria, surrounded by family.
Lyle successfully beat cancer twice in 1998 and 2012 after being diagnosed with acute myeloid leukaemia as a 17-year-old.
The 36-year-old died peacefully at 8.20pm on Wednesday, after spending the last week of his life in Torquay, Victoria, surrounded by family

Australian golfer Jarrod Lyle (pictured with wife Briony) has died after a battle with cancer
In July 2017, he was diagnosed with the leukaemia again, and last week made the decision to stop active treatment.
Lyle is survived by his daughters Lusi, 6, and Jemma, 2, and wife Briony, who made a moving statement after his death was announced.
‘It breaks my heart to tell everyone that Jarrod is no longer with us,’ she wrote.
‘Lusi, Jemma and I are filled with grief and now must confront our lives without the greatest husband and father we could ever have wished for.

Lyle (pictured) successfully beat cancer twice in 1998 and 2012 after being diagnosed with acute myeloid leukaemia as a 17-year-old

Lyle is survived by his daughters Lusi, 6, and Jemma, 2, and wife Briony, who made a moving statement after his death was announced
‘At the same time, we have been blessed and overwhelmed with the messages and actions of support from around the world and feel comforted that Jarrod was able to happily impact so many people throughout his life. Our humble thanks to you all.
‘Jarrod was able to take in many of the unbelievably kind and generous acts and words in his final few days and was overwhelmed by the emotional outpouring.
‘He asked that I provide a simple message: `Thanks for your support, it meant the world. My time was short, but if I’ve helped people think and act on behalf of those families who suffer through cancer, hopefully it wasn’t wasted.’
‘We will hold an intimate and private family service in the coming days.
‘There will be a public memorial service at The Sands in Torquay at a date to be announced later.
‘As per Jarrod’s wish, please donate to Challenge in lieu of gifts or flowers.’

Pictured is Lyle teeing off during day two of the 2016 Australian PGA Championship on the Gold Coast