Commanders legend London Fletcher honored by team after tragically losing his wife to cancer at just 50
Commanders coach Dan Quinn presented Washington legend London Fletcher with the game ball after Sunday’s win over the Browns, just weeks after the former linebacker lost his wife to cancer.
Charne Page Fletcher tragically died late last month – reportedly from breast cancer. She was only 50. They had been married for eighteen years and had three children together.
“My soul hurts and we are devastated,” the Super Bowl champion wrote in one heartbreaking tribute after her death.
On Sunday, Fletcher was in the radio booth as the Commanders dominated Cleveland 34-13 in Washington.
After the match, Quinn presented the 49-year-old with a match ball as he did a radio interview. Fletcher hugged the head coach after the heartwarming gesture, per ESPN.
Washington legend London Fletcher recently lost his wife Charne Page Fletcher to cancer
After Sunday’s match, Commanders head coach Dan Quinn presented the 49-year-old with a match ball
The former linebacker announced his wife’s death on September 21 with a moving tribute on social media.
“My wife of 18 years and the mother of my three children lost their battle with cancer last Tuesday,” Fletcher wrote.
“My soul aches and we are devastated and heartbroken as a family, but we are comforted by the fact that she is no longer suffering.
“Just rest easy Izzy, I will love you forever and a day.” Fletcher also posted a series of photos alongside his wife and their children.
The former linebacker spent 16 seasons in the NFL, playing for the St Louis Rams, the Buffalo Bills and in Washington.
Fletcher was a four-time pro bowler and in January 2000, he helped the Rams beat the Titans and win Super Bowl XXXIV.
Fletcher and his wife were married for 18 years and had three children together
“Rest easy Izzy, I will love you forever and a day,” Fletcher wrote in a touching tribute