Glenn McGrath's wife Jane loses long battle with cancer battle, aged 42

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Jane McGrath, the wife of former Australian fast bowler Glenn McGrath, died on Sunday after a long battle with breast cancer, Cricket Australia announced.

Jane, 42, died peacefully at her Sydney home with her husband and their children by her side after her health had suddenly deteriorated in the past week following surgery earlier this year.

"It is with deep sadness that the family and friends of Jane McGrath, beloved wife of former Australian cricketer Glenn and loving mother of James and Holly, must announce she passed away at her home this morning," said a statement released by Cricket Australia.

English-born Jane's long battle with cancer has been headline news in Australia for the past decade because of her marriage to McGrath, one of Australia's most successful and popular fast sportsmen, and their promotion of breast cancer awareness.

The couple started up their own foundation to raise money for breast cancer research and were recognised for their charity work earlier this year when they were appointed as Members of the Order of Australia.

Jane was first diagnosed with breast cancer in 1997 then bone cancer in 2003 but made a full recovery both times.

She was diagnosed for the third time in 2006, prompting McGrath to take eight months off cricket to care for her and their two young children.

He returned to the team later that year to help Australia regain the Ashes from England before suddenly announcing he was retiring despite still being at the top of his game.

He finished his career a few months later after helping Australia win the World Cup for the third time and being named the outstanding player of the tournament.