Sunita Somvanshi
Former AFL footballer Mark Hutchings has announced the death of his partner Hannah, who died two days after the birth of their daughter Sofia. Hutchings is a former West Coast Eagles player who retired after the 2021 AFL season, having played 120 games over nine years and won a premiership with the club in 2018.
Hutchings announced the news publicly on Thursday evening, confirming that Hannah died two days after the couple's daughter Sofia was born. The exact circumstances of Hannah's death have not been publicly confirmed beyond that the death occurred in the period following childbirth.
What Has Been Confirmed
No cause of death has been formally confirmed by the family or a medical authority. This article does not speculate about cause.
Hutchings' announcement drew responses from across Australian football, with former teammates Jamie Cripps, Jack Redden and Bailey Williams among those offering their support publicly. The Eagles also acknowledged the loss.
Hutchings and Hannah are reported to have been together since around 2022 or 2023. Their daughter Sofia was born days before Hannah's death.
The timing of Hannah's death — in the days immediately following childbirth — has drawn an outpouring of support from the AFL community and the broader public.
If you are a new parent or partner, the Australian government's health information service provides guidance on postnatal warning signs and when to seek emergency care. Perinatal Anxiety and Depression Australia (PANDA) provides support for families experiencing grief or mental health difficulties connected to pregnancy and birth.
Further details may be released by the family. Check back for updates if Hutchings or the family makes a further statement.
