British masters mourn passing of sprinter Fran Scott
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Britain’s Fran Scott, a 49-year-old sprinter, was fighting liver cancer when I noted his struggle last September. Last Sunday, he died, according to an email message sent by UK Masters Team Manager Maurice Doogan. “I cannot say more, than to pass on the words and sentiments of Kermitt Bentham and Steve Peters, which I outline below,” began Maurice’s note, sent to UK masters. “It is with a heavy heart that I am writing to tell you that Francis Scott (Fran) passed away on Sunday 24th February.”
Maurice continued:
Francis had been doing well up until Saturday. We had been training on the track on Wednesday. He took ill Saturday night and was admitted to hospital. He had extensive bleeding from the numerous tumour sites on his liver.
He was operated on through the night. By morning he was chatting but the bleeding continued. Throughout Sunday the medical staff tried to stop the bleeding and replace fluids. By mid-afternoon Fran had lost consciousness. He did not regain consciousness and died late on Sunday afternoon.
Maria, his wife, and their eldest daughter were with him. I joined them. He did not suffer and it was a relatively quick death. He looked very peaceful and younger than ever.
Last fall, after failing to make the M45 finals in the 400 at Riccione, Fran said: “All I think about is getting a quicker time. Next year I’ll be right up there.”
Our condolences to Fran’s family. At indoor worlds in March, the Brits will be fueled by the memory of their friend.
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7 Responses
My deepest condolescenses to the immediate family of Fran, as well as to the great extended Brit-Masters Track family for this loss. Fran sounds like yet another classy Brit, a hard worker that leads by example. The USA mourns with you.
I first ran against Fran at the World’s in Spain. We stayed at the same hotel in Italy and I had the opportunity to get to know him there. He was an outstanding individual and a great competator with a wonderful outlook on life. My thoughts and prayers are with him, his family and freinds.
I first ran against Fran at the World’s in Spain. We stayed at the same hotel in Italy and I had the opportunity to get to know him there. He was an outstanding individual and a great competator with a wonderful outlook on life. My thoughts and prayers are with him, his family and friends.
I was Team Manager at Altrincham & District Athletic Club where Fran competed for us in 2005 and 2006. None of us knew that there was any hint of illness, and who would have guessed when he was competing the way he did? He was a truly delightful person to know – his positive attitude and fiercely competitive nature made him a great asset to the team. He is very sadly missed, and I consider it a privilage to have known him. RIP Fran – and Best Wishes to Maria, Patrice and Francis.
I learned with sorrow the news about the death of our friend and our brother Fran Scott. I understand the magnitude of the shock which befell upon your family and yours athletics masters family sp?ɬ©cial M45 by his death whatever the words that l’may use to help your family in bearing this calamity it is quite clear that will not replace the person.
I wish only and in simple words to convey to your family my deep sorrow and l’hop that impact of our athlete ‘s death will recede quickly although l am certain that his memory will last forever patience joined to the knowledge that every human being will pass away on a predestined day always help in making us forget but we always wish that such day will not come very soon.
I present to all my heartiest condolences
Allow me a personal and on behalf of the Algerian veteran athletes to join my pain to you and express to you all my feelings of sadness and sympathy affectuese
Over the past 2 Summers i had countless battles with Fran in the Northen league over the 400m and the relay. Despite being some 30 years younger i only just managed to edge him out.
A great man that gives inspiration to many to aspire and strive to live a great life like Fran did. Too hear he was still training just days before his passing away is testiment to how dedicated he was.
RIP Fran x
Francis Scott & Kermitt Bentham I met then became friends with at my first Worlds in Brisbane, Australia….Truly class individuals.
I wish I could have told him how proud I was of him competing this past Indoor season…..Amazing.
Mr. Ben James also comes to mind when thinking of amazing people who had the ability to beat the odds.
“As outdoor season approach, Francis, I’ll have you in mind for strength…..you feel me, man ?!”
Saladin
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