And married his long time girlfriend in 2008 , a year before he expired due to lung cancer which was a tragic end to his life .
Shepherd was also awarded the Member of the British Empire in 1987 for his achievements in cricket .
Married his long time girlfriend in 2008 , a year before he expired due to lung cancer which was a tragic end to his life .
Shepherd was also awarded the Member of the British Empire in 1987 for his achievements in cricket .