Pro Golfer Jarrod Lyle Dies of Cancer at Age 36, Says Wife

Jarrod Lyle of Australia tees off during Day 2 of the 2016 Australian PGA Championship at RACV Royal Pines Resort on Dec. 2, 2016, in Gold Coast, Australia. Chris Hyde/Getty Images
Jack Phillips
Jack Phillips
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Australian professional golfer Jarrod Lyle died at the age of 36, after a long battle with cancer his, wife stated.

“It breaks my heart to tell everyone that Jarrod is no longer with us,” Briony Lyle, his wife, said in a statement on Aug. 8, according to USA Today. “He passed away peacefully at 8.20 p.m. last night having spent his final week among his family and close friends.”
Jack Phillips
Jack Phillips
Breaking News Reporter
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