Former Australian rugby league centre Terry Hill has died aged 52.

The former Manly, Wests Tigers, Wests, Souths and Eastern Suburbs player allegedly died from a heart attack in the Philippines.

Hill's death was confirmed to ABC Sport by the Manly Sea Eagles club via email.

Hill, 52, was an accomplished player in the 1990s and early 2000s.

He played 246 first grade games in Australia, represented New South Wales 14 times in State of Origin, and played for Australia nine times.