Alec Stewart’s Family Mourns Loss of Lynn Stewart After Decade-Long Cancer Battle | Surrey Cricket Pays Tribute

Surrey Cricket and the global cricket community mourn the passing of Lynn Stewart, wife of former England wicketkeeper Alec Stewart, following her courageous 11-year battle with cancer. Explore Alec’s career legacy and heartfelt tributes.

Surrey Cricket Honors Lynn Stewart’s Memory

Surrey County Cricket Club announced today the passing of Lynn Stewart, beloved wife of club legend Alec Stewart, after her prolonged fight against cancer. Flags at The Kia Oval flew at half-mast, while players wore black armbands during their final-day County Championship match against Hampshire.

Alec Stewart’s Legacy and Sacrifice

  • Stepped down as Surrey’s Director of Cricket in March 2024 to prioritize family
  • Oversaw 4 County Championship titles (2020-2024), including three consecutive wins
  • Transitioned to part-time High-Performance Advisor role in October 2023

Club Chair Oli Slipper stated:

“The Stewart family exemplifies resilience. Alec’s leadership transformed Surrey into a domestic cricket powerhouse, while Lynn’s quiet strength inspired us all.”

Career Highlights & Community Impact

  • Player Career: 133 Tests for England, 8,463 international runs
  • Management Era: Modernized Surrey’s youth academy system
  • Charity Work: The Stewarts supported Macmillan Cancer Support since 2015

Memorial Plans

Surrey CCC will host a Cancer Awareness Day during their next home fixture, with proceeds benefiting oncology research. Fans are leaving floral tributes at the Hobbs Gate memorial wall.

Alec Stewart at Kia Oval Caption: Stewart addressing media at The Kia Oval’s memorial ceremony

Global Cricket Community Responds

  • ECB to hold minute’s silence at Lord’s Ashes Test
  • Virat Kohli tweets: “The Stewarts’ strength transcends boundaries”
  • MCC archives to display Alec’s 2003 OBE ceremony photo with Lynn

Upcoming: Surrey’s memorial service will stream live via ESPN Cricinfo on September 15.

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