Man Utd legend Mark Hughes devastated by ‘sudden’ death of 38-year-old son Alex

Alex Hughes was head of scouting at Morecambe before joining Grimsby (Picture: Grimsby Town)

Former Manchester United and Wales striker Mark Hughes has said he and his family are ‘heartbroken’ following the sudden death of his son Alex.

Alex Hughes, who was 38, was Grimsby’s player recruitment lead, having previously held roles at clubs including Manchester City, Fulham, Blackburn and 1860 Munich.

In a statement released via the League Managers Association, former City, Stoke and Blackburn boss Mark Hughes said: ‘Jill and I are totally heartbroke...