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Joe Reaiche: A Life Marked by War, Sports, and Scientology Estrangement

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Joe Reaiche: A Life Marked by War, Sports, and Scientology Estrangement
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  • Joe Reaiche died at 66, former rugby player for South Sydney.
  • Reaiche faced a civil war in Lebanon, a child soldier at 14.
    • Played in NRL for Eastern Suburbs Roosters, others.
    • Estranged from Hollywood actor children due to Scientology.
    • Reaiche opposed Scientology, declared a suppressive person.
    • Brother says Reaiche died of 'broken heart' over family rift.
    • Reaiche once stated, 'I cried, they cut me off.'
    • Twitter tributes remember Reaiche's resilience, struggles.
    • His funeral, a farewell, is set in Sydney this Wednesday.
    • The Sydney Roosters recently honored Reaiche's legacy.
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