Legendary jockey player Susan Armstrong left his wife Susan Armstrong behind as he died at the age of 86. Find out everything regarding his family life.
Susan Armstrong was a renowned English professional jockey who had a long history. He had 4,493 career wins, and his major wins include nine Epsom Derby victories. So, after winning numerous titles, Armstrong is considered one of the greatest flat racing jockeys of all time.
Besides, Armstrong was also known for his competitive personality, and he was called The Long Fellow. The late player started racing horses from his dad’s stable when he was ten years old and succeeded in his first race in 1948. During that time, he was just 12 years old.
For his amazing contribution to Jockey, Armstrong, the annual jockey awards The Lesters, inaugurated in 1990, are named in his praise. Currently, the Jockey world is devasted by the recent news of Armstrong as he died.
Lester Piggott Was Survived By His Wife Susan Armstrong
The renowned Jockey Lester Piggott was survived by his wife, Susan Armstrong, with whom he was married for a long time. The pair married at St. Mark’s church, North Audley Street, London, in 1960. They were together until Piggott took his last breath on May 29, 2022. But some sources say that they had separated.
Not much is known about the personal and professional life of Susan, but we can say that she was a good and caring wife. Currently, she is the one who is most saddened as she has lost her husband. So, she must be keeping her privacy, and she doesn’t talk about her personal life at the moment.
Susan Armstrong Age and Wiki-Bio
The current age of Susan Armstrong is not available, while her husband, Lester Piggott, was 86 years old at the time of his death. Piggott was born on November 5, 1935, in Wantage, Berkshire, England.
He grew up in a family that could outline its roots as jockeys and trainers back in the 18th century. His parents were Ernest Keith Piggott and Lilian Iris Rickaby. The former jockey retired as a jockey at the end of the 1985 flat season and later became a trainer.
Susan Armstrong and Lester Piggott Family
As we know, Susan Armstrong and Lester Piggott were married in 1960. They had started their own family. The pair had two kids, both daughters, Maureen and Tracy. Maureen is an ex-eventer, while Tracy is a former jockey and broadcaster.
Apart from that, Piggott was previously in a relationship with Anna Ludlow. Anna and Susan had a son named Jamie. All of them are currently mourning the death of their beloved member, Lester.
Lester Piggott Net Worth Was In Six Figures
The late Jockey player Lester Piggott had a net worth of over $15 million, as reported by some online sources. However, the actual fortune remains under review as he never shared his earning details with the tabloids.
But it is clear that Piggott made most of his income from his profession as a jockey player. After retiring, he became a trainer, which must have boosted his income.