# Alex Hughes died from Sudden Adult Death Syndrome, inquest confirms 2026-08-06T18:06:51+00:00 | World & Diplomacy | Indian Opinion Desk Corroboration: 1 independent outlet Alex Hughes, the 38-year-old son of former Manchester United and Wales footballer Mark Hughes, died after collapsing at his home in Macclesfield, Cheshire, on 19 June. An inquest at Cheshire Coroners Court found that his death was caused by Sudden Adult Death Syndrome, also known as Sudden Arrhythmic Death Syndrome. A post-mortem examination found no structural abnormalities in his heart, and coroner Victoria Davies recorded the death as natural. Alex worked in football analysis and recruitment, including with Blackburn Rovers, Manchester City and Fulham. He joined Grimsby Town’s recruitment department in 2025. His family described him as a devoted husband and father. Grimsby manager David Artell also paid tribute to him. ## Coverage - hindustantimes.com Tags: Alex Hughes, football, Mark Hughes, SADS Canonical: https://indianopinion.org/alex-hughes-died-from-sudden-adult-death-syndrome-inquest-confirms/ License: Summary and commentary (c) Indian Opinion, reusable with attribution. Facts belong to the linked sources. Cite: https://indianopinion.org/alex-hughes-died-from-sudden-adult-death-syndrome-inquest-confirms/#story-in-brief Review state: restored archive article, accurate at time of publication, not offered to search indexes.