Rugby legend Scott Hastings dies 18 months after wife's tragic death

The Scotland icon passed away on Sunday after undergoing treatment for non-Hodgkin's lymphoma

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John Jones Sport Reporter

17:44, 17 May 2026Updated 18:59, 17 May 2026

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Hastings has passed away 18 months on from the death of his beloved wife Jenny(Image: Daily Record/Sunday Mail)

Scotland rugby legend Scott Hastings has died at the age of 61 after undergoing treatment for cancer.

The two-time British and Irish Lions tourist was one of the greatest Scottish players of all time, winning 65 caps for his country and playing regularly alongside his elder brother Gavin.

He was also part of the last Scotland side to win a Grand Slam when they won the Five Nations championship in 1990, before later moving into broadcasting as a commentator and pundit.

He passed away on Sunday, which would have been his late wife Jenny's birthday. She died in September 2024 after going missing while swimming in the water at Wardie Bay in Edinburgh.

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In 2022, Hastings revealed he had been diagnosed with cancer and was receiving treatment for incurable non-Hodgkin's lymphoma.

In a statement shared by Scottish Rugby, Hastings' children Corey and Kerry-Anne confirmed that their father had passed away after "deteriorating extremely quickly" following complications with his treatment.

We are saddened to inform you that Scott passed away peacefully surrounded by family on the morning of Sunday 17 May," the statement read.

This also marked his late wife Jennys birthday which speaks louder than words that he is safe and with his beloved Jenny.

Scott was undergoing cancer treatment and due to complications deteriorated extremely quickly. Despite every effort by the incredible team at the Western General ICU, he passed away peacefully and pain free.

At this time, the family ask everyone to give them space to process and manage their energies and ask for their privacy to be respected," Hastings' children added.

More information will be shared in due course to celebrate Scotts incredible life.

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