GLENN MCGRATH'S WIFE OSES BATTLE WITH BREAST CANCER

Glenn McGrath's wife loses battle with breast cancer

Melbourne, Jun 22 (PTI) Australian pace legend Glenn
McGrath's wife Jane lost her decade-long battle with breast
cancer Sunday morning and passed away at their home in Sydney.

The 42-year-old, who co-founded the McGrath Foundation
with Glenn to support breast cancer patients, had her husband
and two children -- James and Holly -- by her side when she
breathed her last.

"It is with deep sadness that the family and friends of
Jane McGrath, beloved wife of former Australian cricketer
Glenn and loving mother of James and Holly, must announce she
passed away at her home this morning," the McGrath family said
in a statement.

"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," it added.

Jane had been operated upon earlier this year and was
recovering before complications set in.

Cricket Australia condoled Jane's death with Chief
Executive Officer James Sutherland saying that Australian
cricket was saddened by the news.

"On behalf of Cricket Australia, but also I am sure of
cricket fans everywhere, I offer our sincere condolences to
Glenn, James and Holly, as well as to Jane's broader family
and many friends," he said in a statement.

"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 added.