Stuart Diver 's wife Rosanna dies after long battle with breast cancer . She was originally diagnosed with cancer just three weeks after they were married in 2002 . Comment: A short statement has been issued : 'Stuart Diver and his extended family have requested privacy and respect for their loss at this time ' Stuart Diver was the sole survivor of the Thredbo disaster in 1997 , pulled out of the rubble after 65 hours . His first wife Sally was one of 18 victims of the landslide . Rosanna 's funeral will be held on Friday .
Stuart Diver 's wife Rosanna dies after long battle with breast cancer . She was originally diagnosed with cancer just three weeks after they were married in 2002 . The couple was told they would n't be able to have children but had a daughter named Alessia in 2011 . A short statement has been issued : 'Stuart Diver and his extended family have requested privacy and respect for their loss at this time ' Stuart Diver was the sole survivor of the Thredbo disaster in 1997 , pulled out of the rubble after 65 hours . His first wife Sally was one of 18 victims of the landslide . Rosanna 's funeral will be held on Friday .