Rugby legend Scott Hastings has sadly passed away at the age of 61. He had been battling cancer for the past four years. His children released a statement confirming the news of his death.
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"Corey and Kerry-Anne Hastings are saddened to inform you that Scott, the Scotland and British & Irish Lions centre, passed away peacefully surrounded by family on the morning of Sunday 17 May," the statement reads, via The Daily Mail. "This also marked his late wife Jenny's 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."
The statement then continued by confirming that Scott passed away peacefully and was not in any pain.
"Despite every effort by the incredible team at the Western General Hospital 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."
Scott was a member of Scotland's Grand Slam-winning rugby team in 1990. He is Scotland's most capped player, meaning no other rugby player has represented the country on more occasions.
Tributes Pour in for Scott Hastings
Following the news of Scott's death, tributes from around the world of rugby began to pour in.
"My association with Scott and his brother Gavin was always special for me because we came into the Scotland setup, myself as coach and Scott and Gavin as players, at the same time," Sir Ian McGeechan, former Scotland and Lions head coach, said. "We came in together and we grew together. I remember Scott on the Lions tours taking an absolute lead. He was so single-minded and determined about winning."
Current Scotland head coach Gregor Townsend also shared a brief statement.
"In the late 1980s and early 1990s, Scott was an iconic figure for Scottish rugby. ive display in the 1990 Grand Slam victory over England was crucial to that day's success and he epitomised what it meant to play for Scotland - combining passion, confidence and aggression, whenever he wore the navy blue jersey."
Currently, there are no details regarding Scott's funeral. That information will likely remain private for family and close friends.
