Overview
- The disclosures come from an interview given to Le Parisien and reported Thursday, Sept. 3, 2026, in which Loetitia Roy described her husband’s private battle and caregiving role.
- Eric Roy was diagnosed with stage‑4 pancreatic cancer in December 2022 and chose to keep the disease secret from most players and staff to avoid pity and preserve normal working relationships.
- Medical teams at CHU de Brest adapted chemotherapy schedules around Brest’s European fixtures, a decision that allowed Roy to continue leading the team while managing severe treatment side effects.
- Late in the 2026 season his condition worsened to the point he could barely walk or dress, and he died on 17 June 2026 after preparing a succession plan that included asking the club president to promote assistant coach Julien Lachuer.
- Roy’s leadership produced a third‑place Ligue 1 finish and Champions League qualification for Brest, and the family’s account highlights tensions between elite sport demands and end‑of‑life care as the club plans its next steps.