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Pregnant sister of Manchester United star Wes Brown dies - just five months after death of his father

Manchester United player Wes Brown was 'stunned' last night after his pregnant sister died.

This is the second tragedy to hit the footballer's family in five months - he is still coming to terms with the death of his father Bancroft in February.

Half-sister Claire Fallows, 36, died in hospital on Saturday night.

Fallows, who was around three months pregnant, is believed to have a history of heart problems.

She had collapsed twice in the last week.

The defender, 28, only discovered he had a secret sibling five years ago.

He learned of her death while on United's pre-season tour of South Africa.

'Wes had only just got to know Claire and now he has lost her,' a family friend told the Sun.

'She was a down-to-earth girl who was not bothered that he was a Premiership footballer.

'She was more interested in the fact that she had found her brother.'

Fallows, who worked in Asda, leaves a husband Tom and three sons aged one, 13 and 16.

Brown is thinking of flying home from Durban before his side's match against Orlando Pirates tomorrow.

A club spokesman said: 'We are leaving it up to him whether he wants to stay out there or come home, but at the moment it's undecided.'

Pregnant sister of Manchester United star Wes Brown dies - just five months after death of his father | Mail Online

The whole story is really sad.

RIP to Brown's Sister.



I didnt even know that his dad died, he done very well this season considering tbh.


Deepest condolences to his family.

[ViSh23]

my sincere condolences to brown and his family... me too was not aware of the death of his father.. but well despite all these things he did produce execptional matches...

thats so sad for anyone in his place

[funkdoctorspock]

Losing a family member is always a difficult thing.

I simply can't imagine losing one that you just found months prior.

Condolences to Wes and the Brown family.

RIP.

[.aK122]

My condolences to the Brown Family.

RIP

[HunsingerUK]

That is absolutely horrible for him, especially with her being three months pregnant.

Condolences to Wes and the Brown family.

[losangeles]

What can you say? I just read this on soccernet.com and had to sign on here to say how bad I feel for Wes. This situation is about as gut wrenching as it gets, and all we can do is end our best thoughts to him and hope he and his family many years of happiness ahead after this period.

[mg91]

That's terrible to read.
Deepest condolences to him and his family. She was pregnant too...that's a real shame.
Poor guy, that's really tragic.

[moley]

My condolences to Wes and his Family.

I didnt know about his father, an amazing season he's had considering what he has been through.

[lorken]

A terrible tragedy, my deepest sympathies to the brown family. But if there's one person in world football who can handle this situation it's Wes, he's a rock.

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Brown returns home after family tragedy

Manchester United defender Wes Brown will fly home today after the death of his pregnant half-sister at the weekend.


Brown made the decision to cut short his stay in South Africa after a chat with manager Sir Alex Ferguson.

He took part in the 1-0 victory against Orlando Pirates last night in the Vodacom Challenge but will now skip the final match of the tournament in Pretoria on Saturday.

Ferguson said: 'The boy wanted to play and will now go home to take up the family duties.

'It is a very difficult one to advise someone on. Only the person themselves can really make that decision.'

ESPNsoccernet - England - Brown returns home after family tragedy

It was very brave of Wes to play last night but i think everyone agrees that family comes first.

Again, my deepest condolences to the Brown family.