Sumner Malik: 2006-2018

Sumner Malik passed away on Saturday at the age of twelve following a long battle with Diffuse Intrinsic Pontine Glioma (DIPG), a rare form of brain cancer.

A courageous and charismatic boy with a promising future as a squash player, Sumner captured the squash community’s hearts following his two-year battle with DIPG, whilst his family campaigned tirelessly to raise money for his treatment.

Tributes are flooding in from around the world for the boy whose plight touched so many.

Sumner leaves behind parents Camron and Susan and siblings Curtis, Perry, Torrie, Bailey and Heston.

England Squash CEO Keir Worth said:

“We are deeply saddened to learn of Sumner’s passing. Sumner was an inspirational and talented young player with a bright future ahead of him. To lose someone so young is simply heart-breaking.”

Everyone at England Squash extends their sincere condolences and deepest sympathies to the Malik family at this difficult time.

Just heard the news about #Sunshine4Sumner and our brave friend #SumnerMalik. Thoughts go out to his family from all of us all around the squash world. He will always be in our hearts. One of the bravest people I’ve ever met ?? https://t.co/hx2eOs02Ih
— Nick Matthew OBE (@nickmatthew) August 11, 2018

Life is cruel. Fly your wings Sumner. What a lovely family you have :) @Sunshine4Sumner ?? pic.twitter.com/SoaE8lSPXH
— Jenny Duncalf (@JennyDuncalf) August 11, 2018

Extremely sad to hear this devastating news today.

We will continue to be inspired by his immeasurable strength and courage.

Thoughts are with the family at this unbearably difficult time. The whole squash community is with you

#Sunshine4Sumner ?? https://t.co/e6yrfo6n0M
— Sarah-Jane Perry (@SJPerry15) August 11, 2018

We would like to extend our deepest sympathies to the family of Sumner Malik after he sadly passed away this afternoon after a long battle with Diffuse Intrinsic Pontine Glioma

Sumner was an inspiration to the squash community - Rest in Peace little man ?? #Sunshine4Sumner pic.twitter.com/Q7lgKrleHK
— PSA World Tour (@PSAWorldTour) August 11, 2018

So sad to hear this news. My thoughts are with the Malik’s at this extremely difficult time ?? https://t.co/uqdCpdYyHH
— Alison Waters (@Aliwat1) August 12, 2018