Gary Richards, one of a team of four who just over one year ago completed a 3,000 mile row across the Atlantic, has died. He was aged 57.
As a part of the Wrekin Rowers he helped raise more than £120,000 for the RNIB and Severn Hospice and his death has been marked by an outpouring of sadness on social media.
"During the last couple of days of our row, Gary stated he thought he had pulled a stomach muscle. This got worse after we finished, and when Gary returned to the UK, he was diagnosed with duodenal cancer giving him a life expectation of 3-4 months.
"It is a small comfort that one of the final things Gary took part in was a wonderful adventure doing something crazy and supported by so many people when he was doing it."The statement added:"We never expected that one of our own team would need to make use of the wonderful care they offer our community so soon.Gary is survived by his partner Alyson, his brothers Dave and Stuart and his father Mick, as well as all the other members of what is a very close and loving family.
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