Phil Read Wife: Who is Madeleine Read?

Madeleine Read was the wife of Phil Read, MBE who was a professional motorcycle racer from England. Details about their married life and Madeleine Read’s personal life are unknown.

Phil Read MBE, passed away on October 6, 2022, at his home in England. His family released this statement: It is with incredible sadness that the Read family reports the passing of Phil Read MBE while peacefully asleep on the morning of October 6th, 2022, at his home in Canterbury, England.

Phil is survived by his sons Michael, Graham, Phil Jr, and Roki and daughter Esme’. Further details on any public celebrations of life will be shared.

Phil is best known for winning Yamaha’s first world championship title in 1964 with four more Yamaha-mounted titles including one fought as a privateer, plus two premier class 500cc world championships in 1973 and 1974 for the Italian MV Agusta marque.

Despite being overshadowed by his contemporary, Mike Hailwood, he won seven FIM Grand Prix world championships in road racing. Read was named a FIM Legend in 2013 for his achievements in motorcycle racing.