Vivienne Player, the wife of South Africa’s greatest ever sportsman, Gary Player, tragically lost her brave battle against pancreatic cancer this week.
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RIP | Gary Player’s wife dies
Vivienne Player, the wife of South Africa’s greatest ever sportsman, Gary Player, has died.
Vivienne Player, the wife of South Africa’s greatest ever sportsman, Gary Player, tragically lost her brave battle against pancreatic cancer this week.
Photo Credit : – Gallo Images
Vivienne Player, the wife of South Africa’s greatest ever sportsman, Gary Player, has died.
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Mrs Player passed away after a long battle with cancer.
Gary Player married Vivienne Verwey (sister of former South African professional golfer Bobby Verwey) on 19 January 1957, four years after turning professional.
The couple were married for 64 years.
Together they have six children: Jennifer, Marc, Wayne, Michele, Theresa and Amanda.
Gary Player, who won nine Majors on both the PGA Tour and Champions Tour, will turn 86 on 1 November.
