Rugby legend Scott Hastings has passed away at the age of 61 following complications arising from his cancer treatment. Hastings is widely regarded as one of Scotland's finest players of all time, having earned 65 caps for his country and touring twice with the British & Irish Lions.
Hastings' death occurred on what would have been his late wife Jenny's birthday. Jenny died in 2024 after going missing in the water at Wardie Bay in Edinburgh.
'Corey and Kerry-Anne Hastings are saddened to inform you that Scott, the Scotland and British & Irish Lions centre, passed away peacefully surrounded by family on the morning of Sunday 17 May,' a statement released by Scottish Rugby said. 'This also marked his late wife Jenny's birthday which speaks louder than words that he is safe and with his beloved Jenny. Scott was undergoing cancer treatment and due to complications deteriorated extremely quickly.'
'Despite every effort by the incredible team at the Western General Hospital ICU, he passed away peacefully and pain free. At this time the family ask everyone to give them space to process and manage their energies and ask for their privacy to be respected.'
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