For Oldham, Halifax, Batley Bulldogs, and Hunslet, Ben Heaton (12 March 1990–22 June 2023) played as a center, second row, or fullback in professional rugby league football.
Heaton began his professional career with Oldham before moving on to join Halifax in the Betfred Championship. He was a loanee with the Batley Bulldogs while playing for Halifax.
Heaton joined League 1 team Hunslet in October 2018 on a one-year contract.
In the RFL Championship in September 2020, Heaton made a comeback to his old team, Oldham. He became a member of the Higginshaw amateur club in 2022. Heaton passed away on June 22 at the age of 33, according to a 23 June 2023 Halifax Panthers announcement. It is unknown what caused his passing.
Ben Heaton (Halifax Panthers) cause of death
On July 22, 2023, Ben Heaton unexpectedly departed away. Everyone who knew him was devastated to hear this tragic news. Ben’s precise cause of death hasn’t been made public, yet.
Luke Ambler, a former rugby player, paid tribute to him by stating, “terribly terribly sad to see this. Ben was as tough as nails, he said.