Former Richmond AFL player Shane Tuck died on Monday morning, aged 38.

The news was confirmed by the Hawthorn Football Club on behalf of the Tuck family in a statement on Monday afternoon.

“On behalf of the Tuck family, the Hawthorn Football Club is deeply saddened to inform the football community of the passing of Shane Tuck,” the statement said.

“Shane passed away this morning at the age of 38.

“Hawthorn Football Club and the entire football community extend their deepest condolences to the Tuck family and ask that their privacy is respected during this time.”

Tuck played 173 games for Richmond before retiring in 2013.