Overview
- The family confirmed the sudden death of Alex Hughes and said they were “deeply shocked,” naming his parents Mark and Jill, siblings Curtis and Xenna, wife Jessica and sons Sebastian and Leonardo.
- Alex had worked behind the scenes in football as head of player recruitment at Grimsby Town after earlier scouting and analysis roles at clubs including Manchester City and Fulham.
- The family’s statement was released through the League Managers Association and did not disclose a cause of death.
- Grimsby Town and colleagues paid tribute on social channels, describing staff and friends as shocked and mourning his loss.
- The announcement frames the loss against Mark Hughes’s high-profile playing and managerial career, which included spells at Manchester United, Barcelona and Bayern Munich and a managerial exit from Carlisle United earlier in 2026.