Ben Stokes' father Ged has died, his former rugby club has confirmed, after a battle with brain cancer this year.Ged played and coached for Workington Town, and they have said in a statement: "It is with great sadness that we learn our former player and coach Ged Stokes has passed away."Ged is written into the rich fabric of Town history and will be greatly missed."Our thoughts are with Deb, Ben and James."Ged still has many, many friends here in West Cumbria and we send our thoughts to them too."Ged was tragically diagnosed with the illness back in January.He spent five weeks in hospital while seriously ill, being looked after in Johannesburg earlier in 2020.Ged, who was 65, had returned home to Christchurch in New Zealand with wife.
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