Bulldogs premiership winning coach Steve Folkes has died of a reported heart attack.

The 59-year-old was found dead in his Sydney home, according to a report.

The former Canterbury forward played 245 games for the club before his retirement in 1991.

He went on to coach the club for 11 seasons before retiring from NRL coaching in 2008.

Very sad news, the passing of Steve Folkes - multiple premiership winning player and coached 2004 @NRL_Bulldogs p’ship team - our thoughts with family @7NewsSydney

— Jim Wilson (@JimWilsonTV) February 27, 2018

Absolutely terrible news - Canterbury Bulldogs legend Steve Folkes has died from a heart attack, aged 59. Details @telegraph_sport soon

— BUZZ ROTHFIELD (@BuzzRothfield) February 27, 2018