The family of Anthony Foley have spoken of their “incomprehensible darkness” as they come to terms with the sudden death of the Munster head coach.
The 42-year-old father-of-two died in Paris ahead of his side’s Champions Cup clash with Racing 92 and the family have thanked everyone for their support in these “darkest days”.
In a statement released today on behalf of the family, they describe an “adoring” father and “loyal” son.
“The family of Anthony Foley wishes to extend its deepest appreciation to the endless legions of friends and the wider rugby family here and abroad for the huge outpouring of support and sympathy since Anthony’s tragic and most untimely passing at the weekend,” the statement reads.
“With Anthony’s passing, we have ultimately lost an amazing, adoring and loving father and husband; an equally caring, loyal and devoted son and brother; a central and go-to figure for the wider Foley and Hogan families.
“Our anguish at the sudden loss of Anthony is bottomless. We have been plunged deep into an incomprehensible darkness and sense of loss that we must work our way through over the coming days, weeks, months and years.
“We know, too, that his sudden death has brought the rugby worlds of Shannon RFC, Munster, Ireland and much further afield crashing down. You have lost a former player, coach, friend and all-round inspiration – your and our hero both. We mourn his loss together.
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“We again wish to thank everyone for their support; it will help carry us through these darkest days.”
The family asked that their privacy, and that of his close friends, be respected over the tragic period.
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