Football star Joe Thompson
Death at 36
After the battle with cancer
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Football star Joe Thompson Died after a long battle against cancer, confirmed his wife this week. He was only 36 years old.
Chantelle Thompson shared the devastating news on Instagram … saying that her “courageous and courageous” husband died at home surrounded by her family.
“It was a long battle, and that he fought with all his might and he did things in his own way !!” Said Chantelle.
“He chose his way and has traveled each stage with courage and pride getting closer to God every day while being there for so many others. He has kept his plans for the future to continue this heritage, but it is now time for him to rest and watch us in heaven.”
It was the third battle of the footballer against the disease. He beat Hodgkin's lymphoma twice before being diagnosed again last April. He finally reached stage four and spread to his lungs.
“I know he will deeply miss everyone,” said Chantelle, “and the world will not be the same without his contagious energy.”
Thompson started playing football in 1998 when he joined the Manchester United youth team, playing with James Chester And Danny Drinkwater.
March 2024
The midfielder became pro in 2006 … and he played for several teams, including Carlisle United and Rochdale.
After his retirement in 2019, he became a motivator lecturer and served as an ambassador with United.
“A man who embodies the values of our club,” said United.
“A warm personality who had a deep link with United from an young age, our thoughts are with the family and friends of Joe during this difficult period.”
He leaves behind his wife and two children.
RIP
