England Cricket Legend Mourns Wife’s Passing Following Cancer Battle
Former England cricket legend Alec Stewart is mourning the loss of his wife, Lynn, who passed away at the age of 62 after a prolonged struggle with breast cancer. The heartbreaking news was confirmed on Monday by Surrey County Cricket Club, where Stewart had recently stepped down from his role as director of cricket to care for his ailing wife, who had been fighting the disease for the past 12 years.
The club’s chairman, Oli Slipper, expressed their deepest sympathies, stating, “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.” As a mark of respect, the club announced that flags would be flown at half-mast during their County Championship game against Hampshire.
Stewart, who is the fifth most-capped English cricketer in Test matches, played a pivotal role in Surrey’s successes over the years, winning six trophies during his 23-year career with the club. Despite his illustrious cricketing achievements, Stewart made the difficult decision to step down from his position last year to devote more time to his wife and family, describing it as the “toughest decision of my working career.”
In an emotional interview with the Telegraph, Stewart revealed the challenges of supporting his wife through her illness, stating, “There are some goodish times, and then the last four weeks have been tough for her. And then it’s just putting faith in the oncologist we’ve had from day one, who’s been brilliant.” He added, “It’s just managing it really, dealing with it, which is what we’ve always done. She’s the brave one.”
The couple, who were married for over 30 years, have two children together, Andrew and Emily. Stewart’s dedication to caring for his wife during her battle with cancer serves as a poignant reminder of the importance of family and loved ones during challenging times. The cricketing community has rallied around Stewart and his family during this difficult period, offering their support and condolences.
Despite the immense loss, Alec Stewart’s legacy as a cricketing icon and his unwavering devotion to his family will continue to inspire generations to come. Our thoughts are with the Stewart family as they navigate this heartbreaking time and honour Lynn’s memory with love and respect.