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Scott Hastings: Scottish rugby great and former British and Irish Lions centre dies aged 61

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Scott Hastings: Scottish rugby great and former British and Irish Lions centre dies aged 61

Scottish rugby great Scott Hastings has died at the age of 61.

The British and Irish Lions centre won 65 caps in an 11-year Test career that began in 1986 and was part of the most recent Scotland team to win the Grand Slam in 1990.

A statement released by his son Corey and daughter Kerry-Anne revealed he died due to complications arising from cancer treatment.

Hastings, younger brother of fellow Scotland international and British & Irish Lion Gavin, announced in 2022 he had been diagnosed with non-Hodgkin's lymphoma.

"We are saddened to inform you that Scott passed away peacefully surrounded by family on the morning of Sunday, May 17," the statement read.

"This also marked his late wife Jenny's birthday which speaks louder than words that he is safe and with his beloved Jenny.

"Scott was undergoing cancer treatment and due to complications deteriorated extremely quickly. Despite every effort by the incredible team at the Western General ICU, he passed away peacefully and pain free.

"At this time, the family ask everyone to give them space to process and manage their energies and ask for their privacy to be respected.

"More information will be shared in due course to celebrate Scott's incredible life."

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