Overview
- Southend United and the Southend United Ex‑Player Association said Walker passed away peacefully in his sleep on 19 September and that his funeral will be held on 28 October.
- The club will hold a minute's applause before Saturday’s National League match at Roots Hall to honour Walker's time with the team.
- Walker suffered a major cardiac arrest in 2019 that left him in a 15‑day coma and needing round‑the‑clock care, and he reportedly had a further cardiac arrest in November 2025 that worsened his mobility.
- A Charlton Athletic academy product, Walker represented England at under‑17 level and played for multiple English clubs, making 54 appearances and scoring eight goals for Southend between 2008 and 2010.
- Former players and Southend supporters organised a benefit match in May 2023 to raise funds for his recovery, a campaign that highlights ongoing concerns about long‑term medical care and community support for lower‑league ex‑players.