Tragedy as England legend Alec Stewart’s wife Lynn dies after 12-year breast cancer fight
ENGLAND legend Alec Stewart’s wife has died after a 12-year battle with breast cancer.
The ex-captain stepped down as Surrey’s Director of Cricket just months before Lynn died to spend more time with his family.
Alec Stewart’s wife Lynn Stewart has died after a 12-year battle with breast cancerRexAFP
Former England and Surrey cricketer Alec Stewart with his wife Lynn and children Andrew, and Emily after receiving an OBE in 2003[/caption]
The pair have been married since 1991Rex
This morning at The Oval Surrey, where Surrey are playing Hampshire in the country championship, flags were flying at half mast before the club chair Oli Slipper shared a heartfelt tribute.
He said: “The sincere condolences of everyone at Surrey County Cricket Club are with Alec and the whole Stewart family.
“Our very best wishes are with the family and we will continue to offer any support to them that we are able to.
“In the meantime, we ask that people respect their privacy at this difficult time.”
Stewart took a leave of absence in 2023 to care for Lynn, saying that he wanted to give her and his family some more time.
He said: “Since November 2013, I have given this job my total commitment and it has been an honour and a privilege to be a part of the greatest cricket club in the world.
“However, the job is not one that you can just leave at the ground, as it demands 24/7 attention.
“As people may know, my wife has been battling cancer since 2013 and I want to give her, and my family, more of my time over the coming years than this job allows.”
The cricket legend also lost his friend and former team-mate Graham Thorpe last year.
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The former England cricket captain stepped down from his role of director[/caption]
The couple were snapped at the Football Writers’ Association Tribute Dinner in 2014Rex
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