Mark Hughes' son Alex dies from sudden adult death syndrome
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Last updated Aug 6, 2026
Alex Hughes, son of former footballer Mark Hughes, passed away at his home in Macclesfield, Cheshire, on June 19. The 38-year-old was found collapsed by his two sons and could not be revived. A coroner confirmed the cause of death as sudden adult death syndrome (SADS), which affects about 500 people in the UK annually. Following the tragedy, Mark and his wife Jill expressed their heartache over the unexpected loss. Alex had a career in football recruitment, most recently with Grimsby Town, where he was remembered fondly.
- •Alex Hughes was 38 years old at the time of his death.
- •His death was linked to sudden adult death syndrome (SADS).
- •He was found collapsed at home by his sons.
- •Alex had a career in football recruitment with Grimsby Town.
- •Mark Hughes and his wife expressed devastation at their son's loss.
- 5:43 PMYahoo Sports — Manchester United Legend Mark Hughes’ Son Alex Dies After Sudden Heart Condition
- 5:16 PMYahoo Sports — Former Man United legend's son dies of sudden adult death syndrome at 38
- 3:56 PMYahoo Sports — Former Manchester United Star’s Son Dies of Sudden Adult Death Syndrome
- 11:10 AMYahoo Sports — Mark Hughes' son died of sudden adult death syndrome
- 11:10 AMBBC Sport — Mark Hughes' son died of sudden adult death syndrome
"Mark Hughes and his family suffered an unimaginable tragedy after the sudden death of his son, Alex Hughes. New findings later confirmed the 38-year-old football executive died from sudden arrhythmic death syndrome, a rare condition that often strikes without warning. The heartbreaking update followed an inquest into Alex’s unexpected death earlier this summer. Mark Hughes’ son died at […] The post Manchester United Legend Mark Hughes’ Son Alex Dies After Sudden Heart Condition appeared first on
"Following their son's death, Mark Hughes and his wife Jill said that they are "totally heartbroken by the sudden and unexpected loss of our beloved son."
"Alex Hughes was found collapsed at his home in Macclesfield, Cheshire, on 19 June by his two sons.
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External links- Yahoo SportsAug 6, 2026, 5:43 PMManchester United Legend Mark Hughes’ Son Alex Dies After Sudden Heart Condition
Mark Hughes and his family suffered an unimaginable tragedy after the sudden death of his son, Alex Hughes. New findings later confirmed the 38-year-old football executive died from sudden arrhythmic death syndrome, a rare condition that often strikes without warning. The heartbreaking update followed an inquest into Alex’s unexpected death earlier this summer. Mark Hughes’ son died at […] The post Manchester United Legend Mark Hughes’ Son Alex Dies After Sudden Heart Condition appeared first on
- Yahoo SportsAug 6, 2026, 5:16 PMFormer Man United legend's son dies of sudden adult death syndrome at 38
Following their son's death, Mark Hughes and his wife Jill said that they are "totally heartbroken by the sudden and unexpected loss of our beloved son."
- Yahoo SportsAug 6, 2026, 3:56 PMFormer Manchester United Star’s Son Dies of Sudden Adult Death Syndrome
Alex Hughes died on June 19 at the age of 38
- Yahoo SportsAug 6, 2026, 11:10 AMMark Hughes' son died of sudden adult death syndrome
Alex Hughes was found collapsed at his home in Macclesfield, Cheshire, on 19 June by his two sons.
- BBC SportAug 6, 2026, 11:10 AMMark Hughes' son died of sudden adult death syndrome
Alex Hughes was found collapsed at his home in Macclesfield, Cheshire, on 19 June by his two sons.
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