Martin Crowe dies in Auckland after battle with cancer video
DUNCAN JOHNSTONE
Last updated 19:43, March 3 2016



Black Caps captain Kane Williamson says late cricket great Martin Crowe always had a positive message for the team.

Crowe died in Auckland on Thursday surrounded by family, aged 53.

His death has come after a long battle with cancer. He was diagnosed in September 2014 with terminal Lymphoma.

Crowe is survived by wife Lorraine Downes, daughter Emma and step-children Hilton and Jasmine.

"It is with heavy hearts that the family of Martin Crowe, MBE advise his death," his family said in a statement. "The family request privacy at this time."

Crowe's funeral will be held on Friday, March 11 at Auckland's Holy Trinity Cathedral.

....more at link
http://www.stuff.co.nz/sport/cricket/77 ... e-has-died

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Martin Crowe and his older brother Jeff.. both top class batsmen, both captained NZ cricket teams. Jeff is a current international match referee.

The well known (NZ/Australian) actor Russel Crowe is Martin's and Jeff's cousin.

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Some good vids and info at NZ Herald site

http://www.nzherald.co.nz/sport/news/ar ... d=11462281

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I just read about this, Rumpole. How sad and at such a young age.

Sounds like many close to him were able to see and talk to him shortly before he passed.

Where I saw it (looking for NZ's next game):

http://www.espncricinfo.com/newzealand/ ... 78681.html

Thanks for other link.