Tuesday, June 24, 2008

McGrath's wife Dies In Australia

The British wife of former Australian cricketer Glenn McGrath has died in Sydney after a decade-long battle with cancer.Jane McGrath was first diagnosed with breast cancer in 1997 when she was 31 years old. She later suffered from bone cancer.
In a statement her family said the 42-year-old had surgery earlier this year and was recovering before complications set in.
"With Glenn and their two children by her side, Jane's wonderful life ended peacefully after a sudden decline in her health over the past week," the statement read.Jane and her husband set up the McGrath Foundation in 2002 to provide support for women with breast cancer and raise awareness about the disease.
McGrath often took time off from his cricketing career to be with his wife when she was undergoing cancer treatment.
The chief executive of Cricket Australia James Sutherland said the sport was saddened to hear of Jane's death.
"Jane was well-known, loved and admired throughout Australian cricket and was one of the most respected and admired members of the Australian cricket team family group during Glenn McGrath's playing days," he said.
"All of us who met her were charmed by her dignity and good humour as she tackled her battle with her illness for more than 10 years."

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