Silver Fern great and former Waikato-Bay of Plenty Magic netball coach Margaret Forsyth has died at the age of 59.
Forsyth was the youngest Silver Fern to play at a netball World Cup, selected as just a 17-year-old for the tournament in 1979.
Following her playing career, Forsyth served in the Police force as well as three terms as a Hamilton City councillor, while also coaching the Waikato-Bay of Plenty Magic in 2017 and 2018.
![Former Silver Fern Margaret Forsyth was appointed an Officer of the New Zealand Order of Merit, for services to netball and the community in 2020. Photo / Photosport](https://www.nzherald.co.nz/resizer/v2/NNX2Y32WG4J3CXC5LUXU3F5OQI.jpg?auth=8d4deeac7f5f3f4359f01eadc0c0b68ead6fd8fce74538e0d3280586c1981a57&width=16&height=11&quality=70&smart=true)
Three weeks ago she stepped down from her role at the Hamilton city council citing ongoing health issues.