Grimsby Town says it is devastated by the death of Alex Hughes, 38, who worked in player recruitment for the League Two club. Hughes is the son of former Wales and Manchester United striker Mark Hughes. Multiple outlets report that Hughes was a recruitment lead at Grimsby and had joined the Mariners in 2025, supporting the club’s player recruitment work.
The BBC and other coverage state that Hughes’ family paid tribute following his death. The Guardian reports that the Hughes family released a statement via the League Managers Association describing the loss as “sudden and unexpected” and saying the family is “heartbroken” and that Alex will be “deeply missed.” The published accounts focus on his role at Grimsby and his family connection to Mark Hughes.
No source included in the provided material specifies the cause or location of death, and no funeral or further details are mentioned.
