paddy 17 Posted June 23, 2008 Share Posted June 23, 2008 wife of Glenn Mcgrath, passed away Oz PM Leads Tributes To Jane McGrathUpdated:09:26, Monday June 23, 2008 Australia's prime minister has led tributes to cricket star Glenn McGrath's wife, who died after a long battle with breast cancer. Jane McGrath with husband GlennKevin Rudd said Jane McGrath's 11-year struggle had touched the entire nation. He added: "Jane was an inspiration whose legacy will continue to benefit so many others." She set up the McGrath Foundation in 2001 with her husband to support women with breast cancer. The English-born mother of two died aged 42 after the disease spread to her bones and brain. Glenn McGrath, considered one of the greatest ever fast bowlers, said his wife's courage had "humbled me and inspired so many people". He said: "Jane would want those women who are battling breast cancer to stay strong. "She would want them to draw strength from the fact she didn't only 'survive' breast cancer for 11 years but during that time she lived life to the fullest and found pleasure in the simple things so many people take for granted." Advertisement Speaking for the Australian cricket team, captain Ricky Ponting said Jane was a "wonderful person who fought and maintained grace and dignity during her long-term illness". The side will wear pink ribbons and place pink grips on their bats during their one-day international against the West Indies in St Vincent in her memory. The colour pink represents the McGrath Foundation. Former Australia captain Steve Waugh, who was best man at the couple's wedding in 1999, said: "Courage is often associated with feats on a sport field but the true meaning of it lies elsewhere and someone like Jane best exemplifies that." Dr Helen Zorbas, director of the National Breast and Ovarian Cancer Centre, described the former flight attendant as "such a brave face of breast cancer". Sue Murray, of the National Breast Cancer Foundation, added: "The role model she has presented to women throughout her journey has been inspiring, very supportive and very encouraging for all women who go through breast cancer." R.I.P Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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