Former England Rugby player Tom Voyce Passes Away Tragically
teh rugby community mourns the loss of former England international Tom Voyce, who tragically passed away at the age of 43. Voyce went missing on Saturday, December 9th, after his car entered a flooded river in Northumberland.his body was found on Thursday, December 13th, and formally identified by police the following day.
His wife, Anna Voyce, expressed her profound grief, stating, “Absolutely devastated and heartbroken doesn’t even describe how we feel.”
Anna shared her unwavering dedication to fulfilling her son Oscar’s wish to find his father. She remembered Tom as an exceptional role model and a devoted father, saying, “Oscar is immensely proud of his Daddy and he was the best father and role model that Oscar could have asked for”.
River Aln in his car on Sunday.” class=”wp-image-15521″ width=”1024″ height=”576″ srcset=”https://e3.365dm.com/24/12/384×216/skynews-tom-voyce-england-rugby_6772579.jpg?20241210173910 380w, https://e3.365dm.com/24/12/768×432/skynews-tom-voyce-england-rugby_6772579.jpg?20241210173910 760w, https://e3.365dm.com/24/12/1600×900/skynews-tom-voyce-england-rugby_6772579.jpg?20241210173910 1024w, https://e3.365dm.com/24/12/2048×1152/skynews-tom-voyce-england-rugby_6772579.jpg?20241210173910 2048w” sizes=”(min-width: 1024px) 1024px, 100vw”>The rugby world remembers Tom Voyce fondly for his contributions and dedication to the sport. He cherished his experiences on the field, and as an adopted member of the Northumberland community, his absence will be deeply felt by many.his wife, Anna, shared,”Tom was proud, and cherished, his rugby memories and as an adopted ‘Northumbrian’ local he leaves a hole in so many of our hearts.”
Tragedy struck in Northumberland during Storm Darragh when a local man lost his life after his car was swept away by floodwaters. The incident occurred near Abberwick Ford, approximately three miles from Alnwick.
The victim, identified as Mr.Voyce, was driving his Toyota Hilux when the powerful currents of the River Aln overpowered the vehicle.His car was subsequently discovered downstream, leading authorities to suspect that Mr. Voyce had attempted to escape but was tragically swept away.
An extensive search operation was promptly launched, involving a multi-agency effort that included drones, a helicopter, and personnel from the police, coastguard, and mountain rescue teams.Mr. Voyce’s friends and family also joined the desperate search.
Sadly, Mr. Voyce’s body was recovered near abberwick Mill on Thursday.
## Remembering Tom Voyce
**Q:** Can you tell us about the passing of Tom Voyce?
**A:** Former England rugby player Tom Voyce sadly passed away at the age of 43.He went missing on December 9th after his car was swept into a flooded river in Northumberland during Storm Darragh. his body was recovered on Thursday, December 13th, near Abberwick Mill.
**Q:** How did the rugby community react to Tom Voyce’s passing?
**A:** The rugby world is deeply saddened by Tom Voyce’s loss. He was remembered fondly for his contributions to the sport. His wife, **Anna Voyce**, shared that he was proud of his rugby memories and cherished his time as part of the Northumberland community.
**Q:** What can you tell us about the incident that led to Tom Voyce’s death?
**A:** Tom Voyce was driving his Toyota Hilux when it was overcome by the strong currents of the River Aln near Abberwick Ford. His car was later found downstream. It is believed that Voyce may have attempted to escape the vehicle but was tragically swept away.
**Q:** Was there a search operation for Tom Voyce?
**A:** Yes, a large-scale search operation was promptly launched involving drones, a helicopter, and personnel from the police, coastguard, and mountain rescue teams. Friends and family also joined the search efforts.
**Q:** How is his family coping with this tragedy?
**A:** Tom Voyce’s wife, **Anna Voyce**, expressed her family’s profound grief, saying: “Absolutely devastated and heartbroken doesn’t even describe how we feel.” She mentioned her son, **Oscar**, is intensely proud of his father and remembers him as an remarkable role model.
