Cricket rallies around England’s Matt Dunn after two-year-old daughter’s death

Cricket rallies around England’s Matt Dunn after two-year-old daughter’s death

English cricketer Matt Dunn has been left devastated by the tragic loss of life of his two-year-old daughter Florence.

Dunn’s daughter suffered with Dravet Syndrome, a uncommon and extreme type of epilepsy.

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The 30-year-old’s membership Surrey are providing help to their grieving participant and his spouse Jessica.

Dunn posted an image of his daughter on his Instagram Stories with the caption: “You will forever be in my heart.”

Another submit on an account devoted to Florence’s Dravet Journey introduced her loss of life on Wednesday.

“Our beautiful girl gained her angel wings and was lost to SUDEP (Sudden Unexpected Death in Epilepsy),” it learn.

“To find the words at this time is almost impossible. You were so incredibly loved and the imprint you have left on so many lives is something to behold, you lit up any room you entered. We will be forever so proud of you and your fight baby girl.”

Surrey’s director of cricket Alec Stewart mentioned: “We are all absolutely devastated to hear of Florence’s passing and our very best wishes are with the whole Dunn family.

“We will provide Matt and Jessica with all the support that we can.”

The wider English cricket group have come collectively to supply their condolences to Dunn at this desperately tough and unhappy time.

Essex cricket wrote: “Our heartfelt condolences go out to Matt and his family. Sending our love and strength at this sad time.”

While Yorkshire tweeted: “Sending our love and thoughts to the Dunn family at this incredibly hard time.”

Fans additionally prolonged their condolences, with one writing: “So sorry to hear this devastating news, sending love and prayers to the family.”

Another added: “Heartbreaking news. Deepest condolences to Matt and his family.”

Egham-born Dunn has performed for residence county Surrey since 2010.

He is a right-arm quick bowler who has taken 117 firstclass wickets, and bats left handed.

Dunn has additionally represented England, enjoying for a improvement facet in opposition to Sri Lanka in 2011.

This story first appeared in The Sun and was republished with permission.

Originally printed as Cricket rallies round England’s Matt Dunn after two-year-old daughter’s loss of life

Source: www.dailytelegraph.com.au