Betty Codona Cause Of Death; How Old Was Betty Codona When She Died?

Betty Cadona is a basketball legend.

In 1961 Betty Cadona founded the UK’s first women’s basketball club and was awarded an OBE for services to sport in 1998.

Sadly, Betty Cadona unexpectedly passed away on Friday, March 18, 2022 at the age of 83.

Betty Cadona will be remembered for being a caring mother, grandmother and the Queen of basketball.

Betty Cadona was a pioneer in women’s sport throughout her life and was honoured with an OBE for her services to basketball. Dedicating her time to the equality of not just basketball but all of women’s sport.

Betty Cadona founded the first women’s basketball team in Sheffield which was formed over 60 years ago.

Betty Cadona has carried on her legacy in basketball through playing, coaching and even as the Chair of England Basketball.

Betty Cadona’s family described her as ‘an inspiration for all, she was determined, relentless, intelligent and most of all passionate.

Betty Cadona’s ethos will live on through every female who has represented the Hatters.