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Mark Hughes expresses heartbreak after son Alex's death at 38

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Last updated Jun 21, 2026

Mark Hughes expresses heartbreak after son Alex's death at 38
Summary

Mark Hughes, the former Wales international and manager, has announced the death of his son Alex at the age of 38. Alex Hughes had a career in football, playing for clubs including Stockport County and Wrexham, and later worked in player analysis and recruitment for teams like Blackburn, Manchester City, and Fulham. He had been the player recruitment lead at Grimsby Town since July 2025. In a statement, Mark Hughes described his loss as sudden and unexpected, highlighting Alex's role as a devoted family man and friend. The football community mourns his passing.

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By the Numbers
  • •Alex Hughes died at the age of 38.
  • •He played for Stockport County and Wrexham before transitioning to management.
  • •Mark Hughes mentioned the loss in a statement via the League Managers Association.
  • •Alex worked with Blackburn, Manchester City, and Fulham during his career.
  • •He joined Grimsby Town as player recruitment lead in July 2025.
Latest Updates
  • 2:47 PMThe Guardian Sport — Grimsby Town devastated by death of Alex Hughes, 38, son of Mark Hughes
  • 2:40 PMYahoo Sports — Ex-Man United striker Mark Hughes “heartbroken” by tragic death of son Alex
  • 10:12 AMYahoo Sports — Grimsby Town 'devastated' by Alex Hughes death
  • 10:11 AMYahoo Sports — Mark Hughes ‘heartbroken’ following sudden death of son Alex
  • 8:50 AMYahoo Sports — Mark Hughes ‘heartbroken’ following sudden death of son Alex aged 38
  • 10:21 PMYahoo Sports — Mark Hughes' son Alex dies aged 38
  • 10:20 PMBBC Sport — Mark Hughes' son Alex dies aged 38
What they're saying
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Hughes family heartbroken at unexpected loss Father of two joined Mariners as recruitment lead in 2025 Grimsby have paid tribute to Alex Hughes after his death at the age of 38. Hughes, the son of the former Manchester United and Wales striker Mark Hughes, was player recruitment lead at the League Two club. The Hughes family said in a statement released via the League Managers Association that they were “heartbroken” at the “sudden and unexpected loss” of Alex and that he would be “deeply missed”. Continue reading...

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Former Manchester United and Wales striker Mark Hughes has said he and his family are “heartbroken” following the sudden death of his son Alex. Alex Hughes, who was 38, was Grimsby’s player recruitment lead, having previously held roles at clubs including Manchester City, Fulham, Blackburn and 1860 Munich.

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Former Manchester United forward Mark Hughes has released a statement following the tragic passing of his son, Alex, aged 38.Grimsby Town statementAlex Hughes enjoyed a brief playing career with Stock...

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