Andrew Strauss' Wife Dies Aged 46 After Battle With Cancer

In a heartbreaking news, Ruth Strauss, the wife of former England captain Andrew Strauss, has died following a battle with cancer. Ruth, who was 46, was diagnosed with a rare form of the disease in December last year. As a result of her being diagnosed with cancer, Andrew Strauss had stepped down from his position as director of cricket with the England and Wales Cricket Board in October.

The legendary cricketer and the actress had tied the knot in 2003 and had two children, Sam and Luca.

Confirming the sad news, Andrew Strauss said:

“It is with great sadness and immense grief that we have to announce that Ruth passed away today as a result of her rare lung cancer.

“Sam, Luca and I will miss her terribly.

“Anyone who has met Ruth will know how loving, caring and passionately protective she was of her family and it gives us huge comfort that she was in Australia, the land of her birth, surrounded by those who love her, in her final moments.

“We would like to send our heartfelt thanks to those that have helped with her treatment over the last 12 months, in particular the wonderful team at University College Hospital in London.

“Ruth desperately wanted to help those affected by this terrible disease and we will be launching a foundation in due course to raise much needed funds to aid research and also to offer support to patients and their families.”

Strauss met Ruth in Sydney in 1998 before marrying her five years later. And after captaining England to Ashes success over Australia in 2009, the Test star credited his wife for playing a major role in his success.

Strauss is one of England’s most decorated skippers in Tests. He led England to the top of the world rankings – for the first time in 31 years. The remarkable journey included a home Ashes win in 2009, a historic victory in Australia for the first time since 1986-87, and a 4-0 whitewash to leapfrog No. 1-ranked India in 2011.