- Yvonne McQueen is a celebrity spouse known for her being the wife of former Scottish professional footballer Gordon McQueen
- Her husband played the center-back position for the Scotland national football team, St Mirren, Leeds United, and Manchester United
- The mother of three and grandmother lived with Gordon in a village called Hutton Rudby before his demise on June 15, 2023
Yvonne McQueen is the widowed wife of Gordon McQueen who died on 15 June 2023, at 70. He suffered from dementia which later resulted in his death. Prior to that, Yvonne and McQueen were married for over 4 decades and had three children, including English journalist Hayley McQueen.
Yvonne is known for caring for Gordon throughout the time he was sick. The former Scottish footballer was in October 2011 diagnosed with laryngeal cancer. In 2011, he was diagnosed with vascular dementia.
Who is Gordon McQueen’s Wife, Yvonne McQueen?
McQueen’s wife is a celebrity spouse of over 4 decades. She is known for her support toward’s her husband’s career and also in his personal life.
She was a part of his life at the time he was playing for Leeds United, Machester United, Seiko, and Scotland. Also, she was a part of his life when he became the manager of Airdrieonians (1987-1988). He also worked in the managerial department of St Mirren and Middlesbrough.
Gordon started his professional career in 1972 as a defender. He played until his retirement in 1986 after he earned the following accolades.
Individual
- He was inducted into the Scottish Hall of Fame in 2012
- He won the PFA Team of the Year: 1974–75 First Division; 1977–78 First Division
- For the 1974–75 and 1976–77 seasons, McQueen was named the Leeds United Player of the Year
Manchester United
- He won the FA Cup: 1982–83; and became a runner-up: 1978–79
- In 1983, Yvonne’s late husband won the FA Charity Shield
Leeds United
- He was the 1974–75 European Cup runner-up
- Gordon McQueen won the First Division of the 1973–74 season
When Did Gordon McQueen Marry His Wife?
The exact date the couple was married is not certain. But, they had their first daughter, Hayley McQueen on December 9, 1979. This means that Yvonne and Gordon were together before or in 1979.
What is certain about their union is that they became married around the time that Gordon was ion the height of his football career.
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Meet Gordon and McQueen’s 3 Children and Grandchildren
Yvonne McQueen and her husband of decades had 3 children – a son named Eddie McQueen; and two daughters Hayley McQueen and Anna Forbes (nee McQueen). They also have 3 grandchildren.
The most famous of the children is Hayley. She is the first of the children and was born on December 9, 1979, in Manchester, England. She is a broadcaster, event host, moderator, and producer. The 45-year-old mother of one worked with Sky Sports.
She is engaged to German-born model and actor Kirk Newmann in 2018 and they share a daughter named Ayla McQueen-Newmann.
Looking at Yvonne’s other two children, Eddie and Anna live more private lives. In any case, Anna is married and has two children – a boy and a girl named Rudi and Etta.
What Happened to Yvonne’s Husband Gordon McQueen?
Gordon McQueen died on June 15, 2023, at 70 and his family has released a statement. According to them, he battled dementia which later killed him. He died in his home.
He had been diagnosed with vascular dementia in January 2021. Prior to that, he was diagnosed with laryngeal cancer in October 2011.
Tributes have been flooding in from different people and organizations, including his former team, Manchester United.
Gordon McQueen is survived by his lovely wife Yvonne McQueen, his 3 children, Hayley, Eddie, and Anna; and his three grandchildren Ayla, Rudi, and Etta.
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