Dunfermline footballer 'heartbroken' after death of partner
Rachel Borthwick, 36, was first diagnosed with breast cancer in 2021.
Dunfermline Athletic footballer Graham Carey says he is "heartbroken beyond words" following the death of his partner Rachel Borthwick. The mum-of-two was diagnosed with an incurable form of breast cancer after first finding a lump in September 2021. Rachel, 36, had travelled to India to receive treatment and passed away on Sunday with her parents by her side.
Irish forward Carey, 36, is currently on loan at Dunfermline from Livingston but has missed most recent games to spend time with Rachel. Carey, whose former clubs include Ross County, announced the passing of his "best friend" on social media on Wednesday. He wrote: "No words can describe the pain and sadness of having to explain to my babies that their beautiful Mummy and best friend will not be coming home.
"They are her whole world and always will be. It was her only motivation over these past few years dealing with this horrible illness. "They can take some comfort that there Mummy is no longer in any pain and can now rest in peace.
We will always love you more than you could ever know. " Rachel's cancer recurred twice in 2023 and she documented her journey on her Instagram page. She had treatment in Germany, before seeking care in India.