Dunfermline footballer 'heartbroken' after death of partner
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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.
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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 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.
New tumours had grown and spread to both lungs, bones and possibly her brain.
A GoFundMe page to raise funds for alternative treatment and "to alleviate some of the pressure and stress", brought in more than £150,000.
A message on the page said: "Rachel fought an incredibly brave and relentless four-and-a-half year battle with triple negative breast cancer.
"She faced every challenge with strength, courage, and without complaint, giving everything she had for as long as she could."
Carey's club posted on Facebook: "Everyone at Dunfermline Athletic was hugely saddened to learn of the passing of Rachel Borthwick, partner of Pars player Graham Carey.
"Our thoughts are with Rachel's family and friends at this devastating time."