Manchester United star and former Wales manager Mark Hughes' son died of sudden adult death syndrome after being found by his children, inquest
4 sources·Updated August 6, 2026

Mark Hughes son death
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- BBC Football·1h agoMark Hughes' son died of sudden adult death syndrome
Alex Hughes was found collapsed at his home in Macclesfield, Cheshire, on 19 June by his two sons.
Read at BBC Football → - Irish Examiner World·2h agoMark Hughes’ son died from ‘sudden adult death syndrome’ — inquest
Alex Hughes, 38, was Grimsby Town’s player recruitment lead, having previously held roles at clubs including Manchester City, Fulham, Blackburn and 1860 Munich
Read at Irish Examiner World → - Irish Independent Sport·21h agoMark Hughes’ son died from sudden death syndrome, inquest finds
Alex Hughes, 38, was found collapsed on bedroom floor by two sons, coroner told, as inquest concludes death was down to natural causes
Read at Irish Independent Sport → - Daily Mail News·23h agoManchester United star and former Wales manager Mark Hughes' son died of sudden adult death syndrome after being found by his children, inquest
The son of Manchester United striker and former Wales manager Mark Hughes died tragically from sudden adult death syndrome, an inquest has found.
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