Breaking news: London Fletcher, a legendary commander who unfortunately lost his wife to illness at the age of 50, was honored by the team.
The game ball was given to Washington great London Fletcher by Commanders coach Dan Quinn after Sunday’s victory over the Browns, which occurred just a few weeks after the former linebacker lost his wife to cancer.
Tragically, late last month, Charne Page Fletcher passed away. It was revealed that she had breast cancer. She was only fifty years old. After eighteen years of marriage, they had three kids together.
After her death, the Super Bowl champion posted a devastating tribute, saying, “My soul hurts and we’re devastated.”
Fletcher was in the broadcast booth on Sunday in Washington, D.C., when the Commanders defeated Cleveland 34–13.
Quinn gave the 49-year-old a game ball after the game as he was doing a radio interview. After the touching gesture, Fletcher gave the head coach an embrace, according to ESPN.
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On September 21, the retired linebacker shared a heartfelt tribute to his wife on social media.
This past Tuesday, my 18-year-old wife and the mother of my three children lost their battle with cancer,” Fletcher wrote.
Although our family is devastated and heartbroken, my soul hurts,” we find solace in the knowledge that she is no longer in pain.
Izzy,” go in peace now. You have my undying affection.” Along with his wife and their kids, Fletcher also shared a number of pictures on social media.
The former linebacker played for the Buffalo Bills, the St. Louis Rams, and the Washington Redskins during his 16 seasons in the NFL.