Sue Wright, a former barrister and managing director of the Harrogate Group, has died at the age of 57 after a battle with cancer. Her partner, Faisal Arif, announced her passing on February 21, describing her as a devoted mother and a deeply loved partner.
Wright, who grew up in foster care from age 14 and was later homeless, went on to become a barrister specialising in child protection in Liverpool. She earned a law degree, won scholarships to study in New York and attend Bar School in London, and worked at Lehman Brothers in the 1990s.
She was diagnosed with stage 4 gastrointestinal primary cancer in December 2024 after experiencing persistent shoulder and back pain. At the time, she described the diagnosis as 'devastating' and expressed concern for her five children, who had already experienced trauma and loss.
Wright was also a prominent advocate for fostering and adoption, having fostered and adopted five children herself. Just two weeks after her diagnosis, she spoke at a fundraising event at Anfield Stadium, raising over £100,000 for charities including Liverpool Women’s Hospital and Age UK.
Her partner, Faisal Arif, said: 'Sue was a devoted mother, a deeply loved partner, a cherished sister and a loyal friend to so many. Her strength, warmth, kindness and courage touched the lives of everyone who knew her.'
