Who is Bryn Hargreaves and was the rugby league star married?
THE body of rugby league star Bryn Hargreaves has been found following his disappearance in America over a year ago.
Hargreaves was reported missing in January 2022 by his employer at the time, as he never arrived for work.
Following his disappearance, there was a major search quest led by police and tracker dogs in Morgantown, West Virginia.
His family hired a private investigator to look into Hargreaves' disappearance as they thought he may have been abducted.
However, now the unfortunate news has been released by his brother Gareth on Facebook, confirming that Hargreaves has sadly passed away.
He wrote: "RIP Bryn Hargreaves. With incredible sadness I can confirm after 14 months we have finally found Bryn.
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"We still do not know the cause of death or what actually happened on 3/1/22. Thanks to all those that have helped in the search.
"We would appreciate a little space and will keep you updated when we have any further information x."
Hargreaves' cause of death has not yet been determined.
Who is Bryn Hargreaves?
Hargreaves was a prop forward for Super League sides Wigan Warriors, St Helens, Bradford Bulls and Leigh Centurions.
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He was born in Wigan and fulfilled his dream of playing for his boyhood club.
During his time playing for St Helens, he won the 2008 Challenge Cup.
After making 175 appearances in the top flight, he decided to retire from the game.
At 26, Hargreaves made the move to the States to work in the oil and gas industry.
Was Bryn Hargreaves married?
He was not married at the time of his disappearance, but Hargreaves was previously married to Florida native Amy.
The two tied the knot in 2013 after they met in Mexico when his rugby career was nearing an end.
They had their ceremony in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.
Four years on, the pair decided to live apart, and they later ended the marriage.
Following the divorce, Hargreaves moved to Morgantown, West Virginia and lived alone in a three-bedroom apartment.