Former Rochdale midfielder Joe Thompson has died at the age of
For the third time in April last year, he suffered from cancer, five years after his retirement.
Thompson was found to have a 4-lempion stage – a type of leukemia – which spread to the lungs during his play in the disease after he had recovered twice from the disease.
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Rochdale said they had “were” and died peacefully at home on Thursday and his family was next to him.
“At first you knew Joe first as a talented football player, but we will grow soon and worship his beloved and influential personality,” Rochdaill said., external
“He faced every war, both inside and outside the pitch. His journey and the uninterrupted spirit has been an inspiration for all those who have touched the story.
“Above all, Joe was a loving wife for Chantel and an incredible father for Taylula and Athens of Rai.
“Our thoughts are with Joe’s family and friends at this tragic time.