The Perth community is mourning the death of Chad Critch, who passed away at the age of 38 after spending more than five years battling cancer.
According to a fundraiser established to support his wife, Nikki, and their young daughter, Addi, Critch died peacefully in the early hours of September 6, 2026. The family account says he was surrounded by loved ones during his final days.
His death has prompted an outpouring of memories from friends, former colleagues and others who knew him throughout his life and career.
Chad Critch Dies After More Than Five Years With Cancer
Critch’s battle with cancer reportedly lasted for more than five years.
The family fundraiser describes him as someone who continued to make memories with his wife and daughter despite the seriousness of his illness. Among their final family experiences was a trip to Canada in June, when the family travelled through British Columbia and Alberta.
The trip gave Critch an opportunity to revisit places he had previously enjoyed while spending time with Addi and people close to the family.
The fundraiser does not identify the specific type of cancer Chad was diagnosed with, and no reliable source reviewed for this article provides additional medical details. His cause of death should therefore be described as complications or the outcome of his prolonged cancer battle rather than attributing an unverified specific disease.
He Had Just Celebrated His 38th Birthday
One particularly poignant detail shared by those close to the family is that Critch had recently celebrated his 38th birthday.
According to the fundraiser, family members and friends gathered with him the day before his death to mark the occasion, share memories and spend time together. He died during the early hours that followed.
The account describes his passing as peaceful.
Chad Critch: Key Details
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Name | Chad Critch |
| Age | 38 |
| Reported location | Western Australia / Perth community |
| Date of death | September 6, 2026 |
| Time of death | Early morning |
| Cause | Long battle with cancer |
| Cancer battle | More than five years |
| Wife | Nikki Critch |
| Daughter | Addi |
| Funeral information | Not established in the sources reviewed |
| Death notice | Listed in Western Australian death notices |
Remembered as a Husband, Father and Friend
The fundraising appeal paints a picture of Critch as a deeply family-oriented man whose wife and daughter were at the centre of his life.
It describes him as a husband, father, son, brother, uncle and friend who was known for his humour, distinctive laugh and larger-than-life personality.
Those memories have also been echoed by people who knew Critch professionally.
A LinkedIn post shared after his death says the writer first met Chad and Nikki Critch while working at Kentz more than a decade ago. The post describes them as becoming close friends and notes that many people from Critch’s professional years are likely to remember him.
Support Raised for Nikki and Addi
Following Critch’s death, friends established a GoFundMe campaign to help Nikki and Addi through the period ahead.
The fundraiser says the money is intended to provide the family with flexibility while Nikki grieves and to assist with everyday expenses and future needs for their daughter.
At the time of the latest available information, the campaign had raised more than A$2,600 toward a A$5,000 goal from 13 donations.
The appeal also emphasizes that people who cannot contribute financially can support the family simply by sharing the fundraiser.
A Life Shaped by Family and Friendship
Critch’s final years were marked by his long illness, but accounts shared after his death emphasize the effort he and his family made to continue living fully.
His June trip to Canada was one example. The family reportedly travelled through British Columbia and Alberta, allowing Critch to show his daughter places that held personal meaning to him.
For those who knew him, the memories now extend beyond his illness to his personality, friendships and role within his family.
The fundraiser’s description of Critch’s relationship with Nikki and Addi makes clear that his death has left a significant gap in the lives of those closest to him.
Perth Community Mourns Chad Critch
Western Australian death-notice records also list Chad Critch among recent death notices, providing additional public documentation of his passing.
As friends and relatives continue to remember him, the focus has increasingly been on supporting the family he leaves behind.
Critch is survived by his wife Nikki and daughter Addi, who are now facing life without a husband and father who remained determined to make the most of his time with them.
His friends have promised to continue looking after the family and carrying forward the memories of the man they knew.
Disclaimer: This article is based primarily on a family-supported fundraising appeal and a Western Australian death-notice index. The available sources confirm Chad Critch’s reported death and describe a cancer battle lasting more than five years, but they do not establish a specific type of cancer or provide a detailed medical cause of death. Funeral and memorial arrangements were not confirmed in the sources reviewed.