In Australia, ex-AFL player Mark Hutchings’ partner dies two days after giving birth — ABC News Australia

In Australia, Hannah, the partner of former Australian Football League player Mark Hutchings, died two days after the birth of their daughter Sophia. Hutchings announced this in an Instagram post, ABC News reports.

Hutchings’ message

The former footballer said he was devastated by the sudden loss of his partner. According to him, motherhood had been Hannah’s dream. He wrote that he and Sophia would love and miss her deeply.

Hutchings also thanked friends, family, former teammates and colleagues for their messages of support. He noted that he cannot always respond to every message, but appreciates them. No details about Hannah’s death were reported.

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Career at West Coast Eagles

Mark Hutchings played only for West Coast Eagles. He made 120 AFL appearances for the team and was part of the side that won the title in 2018, defeating Collingwood in the grand final.

Current AFL players and his former West Coast Eagles teammates, including Jack Cripps, Willie Rioli Jr. and Jamie Cripps, left messages of support under Hutchings’ post. Former player Nic Naitanui wrote that Hutchings would be the best father to his daughter.