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Tragedy as Partner of Eagles Hero Dies After Childbirth
The former AFL player said Hannah died after giving birth to their first child, and West Coast teammates posted condolences online.
On Thursday, Mark Hutchings announced the death of his partner Hannah, two days after the birth of their daughter Sofia.
The 35-year-old retired from the AFL at the end of 2021, sharing the tragic news via an Instagram post on Thursday evening.
In his post, Hutchings wrote, "Her dream was to become a Mum, so its been incredibly difficult to take," noting Sofia and he will miss Hannah very much.
Former West Coast Eagles teammates flooded social media with condolences, including Mark LeCras, who wrote, "Sending all our love your way."
The couple had been together since 2022. Jack Darling, a former teammate, offered support: "Love you Hutchy, always here for you.
The joy of becoming parents was replaced by sadness. Shortly after Hannah Rose became a mother, she died. "I am completely devastated," writes partner Mark Hutchings on Instagram.