The wife of Northern Ireland's Darren Clarke died today after a long battle with cancer, the Ryder Cup player's management company said.
Heather Clarke, 39, passed away at 2.15am at London's Royal Marsden Hospital.
'Heather's courage and bravery throughout the last two years when she was diagnosed with secondary breast cancer has been an inspiration,' Clarke, who is 38 on Monday, said in a statement released by International Sports Management.
'Heather never complained once throughout her ordeal and we will all miss her greatly. She was a wonderful and enormously supportive wife, mother and friend.'
Clarke last played competitive golf at the British Open at Royal Liverpool last month before taking time off to be with his wife and two young sons.
