McGrath wife loses cancer battle
Monday, 23 June 2008
Jane McGrath, wife of former Australian fast bowler Glenn McGrath, has died after a long battle with breast cancer, BBC reports.
England-born Jane (42) died peacefully at her Sydney home with her husband and two children, James and Holly, by her side, Cricket Australia announced.
"It is with deep sadness that the family and friends of Jane McGrath... must announce she passed away at her home this morning," a statement said.
The McGraths started a foundation to raise money for breast cancer research.
They were recognised for their charity work earlier this year when they were appointed as Members of the Order of Australia.
Jane was first diagnosed with breast cancer in 1997, then bone cancer in 2003, but made a full recovery on both occasions.
She was diagnosed for the third time in 2006, prompting McGrath to take eight months off cricket to care for her and their two young children.
He returned to the team later that year to help Australia regain the Ashes from England, before suddenly announcing he was retiring despite still being at the top of his game.
McGrath finished his illustrious career last year after helping Australia win the World Cup for the third time and being named the player of the tournament.
England-born Jane (42) died peacefully at her Sydney home with her husband and two children, James and Holly, by her side, Cricket Australia announced.
"It is with deep sadness that the family and friends of Jane McGrath... must announce she passed away at her home this morning," a statement said.
The McGraths started a foundation to raise money for breast cancer research.
They were recognised for their charity work earlier this year when they were appointed as Members of the Order of Australia.
Jane was first diagnosed with breast cancer in 1997, then bone cancer in 2003, but made a full recovery on both occasions.
She was diagnosed for the third time in 2006, prompting McGrath to take eight months off cricket to care for her and their two young children.
He returned to the team later that year to help Australia regain the Ashes from England, before suddenly announcing he was retiring despite still being at the top of his game.
McGrath finished his illustrious career last year after helping Australia win the World Cup for the third time and being named the player of the tournament.