“Heavy heart”: Glenn McGrath’s heartbreaking news
Glenn McGrath is in mourning after his father passed away.
The Australian cricket legend's dad, Kevin, died earlier this week after a battle with an undisclosed illness.
Glenn's wife Sara broke the news on Wednesday, sharing an emotional post on Instagram in tribute to her father-in-law.
“It is with a heavy heart that we announce the passing of my beloved father in law, Kevin James McGrath,” she wrote.
“He was a great dad, husband, grandfather, great grandfather, uncle and friend. He was compassionate, humble, caring and certainly always there when you needed him."
“He was a man of the land, tough as they come. Who’s greatest pleasure was everyday waking up looking forward to working on his wheat and sheep farm. A gentleman in every way."
“When I arrived in Australia knowing only one person, my husband, my father in law welcomed me with open arms and heart. He was the best father in law I could have ever wished for."
“In the last few months of his life I had the privilege to repay the love he had show me since we met. He will be thoroughly missed at the same time we are at peace that he is no longer suffering."
“Love u Kev”.
Tributes flowed in for Kevin, with Olympic gold medallist Kerri Pottharst commenting, “I’m so sorry to hear. Sending massive love and hugs to all the family xx”.
The McGrath Foundation added, “We are so incredibly sorry for your loss and our thoughts are with you, Glenn and your entire family. Kev was a true gentleman”.
Glenn McGrath is no stranger to tragedy in his life, having established the McGrath Foundation with his late wife Jane, who died of breast cancer in 2008.
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