Joy turns to sorrow Waughs' grandfather dies after World Cup final Click here for more on this story Posted: Monday June 21, 1999 10:40 PM   Steve Waugh received the news of his grandfather's death less than six hours after he lifted the trophy as the winning captain. AP SYDNEY, Australia (AP) -- Steve and Mark Waugh's World Cup joy was marred by the death of their grandfather just hours after Australia beat Pakistan in the final. Edward Waugh died aged 89 in a New South Wales hospital. Rodger Waugh, the father of Steve and Mark, received the news at 7a.m. in Sydney, less than six hours after Steve lifted the trophy as the winning captain. Steve and Mark Waugh had vowed to win the Cup for their ailing Pop, but never got the chance to share their triumph with him. They were told when Steve's wife Lynette broke the news to them in London by telephone. "I've just heard from the boys and they're very upset," Rodger Waugh said Monday. "They were pretty close to their Pop. He's been sick for two or three weeks but he was not in a lot of pain, and they were very thankful for that. "It has mucked their plans up. It has put a damper on everything." Rodger Waugh said his father had slept a lot during the past few days. "I don't know whether he saw the final but I'm sure he did," Rodger Waugh. When Mark Waugh scored a century against Zimbabwe earlier in the World Cup, he dedicated the innings to his dying grandfather, who has scarcely missed a ball in their cricketing careers. Mark's middle name, Edward, was given in honor of his grandfather. It's understood their grandfather's funeral service has been arranged for Thursday, so Steve and Mark can attend.   Related information Stories CNN/SI Player Pages: Steve Waugh |Mark Waugh Australia thrashes Pakistan to win World Cup Class of McGrath, Warne decisive Multimedia Steve and Mark Waugh dedicated their championship run to their grandfather.   • Start(643 K .MOV) Click here for the latest audio and video Search our site Watch CNN/SI 24 hours a day Sports Illustrated and CNN have combined to form a 24 hour sports news and information channel. To receive CNN/SI at your home call 1-888-53-CNNSI. Copyright 2003 Associated Press. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.

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