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<\/p>\nAlex Hughes’ family released a statement saying they are ‘totally heartbroken’ by the sudden and unexpected loss<\/p>\n
Daniel Orme Trends Writer and Kirstie McCrum Deputy Head of News, Live News Network<\/p>\n
22:43, 20 Jun 2026Updated 22:47, 20 Jun 2026<\/p>\n
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Mark Hughes and his family are said to be devastated(Image: Getty Images)<\/p>\n
Former Manchester City and United star Mark Hughes has been left ‘totally heartbroken’ by the death of his son, Alex, at the age of 38.<\/p>\n
A statement issued by the League Managers Association on behalf of the former manager at Blackburn and Stoke reads: “Jill and I are totally heartbroken by the sudden and unexpected loss of our beloved son Alex.<\/p>\n
“Alex was a wonderful son, brother to Curtis and Xenna, devoted husband and father to Jessica and their two beautiful children Sebastian and Leonardo.<\/p>\n
“Alex was Player Recruitment Lead at Grimsby Town FC, and had many good friends and colleagues. He will be so deeply missed by us all. We ask for privacy during this sad time as we come to terms with our family’s loss.”<\/p>\n
Alex Hughes had most recently been working within Grimsby Town’s player recruitment department at the time of his passing, reports the Mirror<\/a>.<\/p>\n Born in 1987 while his father Mark <\/a>was under contract at Barcelona, he enjoyed a brief playing career in Wales before transitioning into football <\/a>administration.<\/p>\n He began his off-field career as a match analyst at Blackburn before joining Manchester City<\/a> as a scout.<\/p>\n Subsequent roles followed at Fulham, 1860 Munich and Reading. Hughes later took charge as director of football at AFC Fylde, before moving on to Morecambe and ultimately Grimsby.<\/p>\n