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      Heartbroken ex-Arsenal ace Josh Vickers reveals his wife has died after cancer battle just three months after wedding

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      HEARTBROKEN Derby star Josh Vickers has revealed his wife has tragically died of cancer just three months after their wedding.Taking to his Instagram page, Vickers released a heartfelt tribute to wife, Laura.
      Josh Vickers poses with wife Laura on their wedding day in JuneCredit: Michelle White Photography
      Josh Vickers paid tribute to his wife Laura after she tragically died of cancerCredit: Instagram @joshuavickers
      Vickers and Laura got engaged in June last yearCredit: Instagram @joshuavickers
      The 27-year-old described Laura as the ‘strongest, bravest and most loving person’Credit: Instagram @joshuavickers
      In his emotional post, the 27-year-old ex-Arsenal star said: “I have written and unwritten this so many times and still can’t find the right words to say and don’t know if I ever will.
      “On Tuesday evening my wife lost her long battle against cancer….”
      “Laura is the strongest, bravest and most loving person I have ever met.
      “Even though everything she was going through, she continued to smile, never letting anything get in the way of having a good time and making a lifetime of memories.
      “We have cried, laughed and danced our way through some tough times.
      “I will cherish every moment we spent together from the first time we meet to the moment you peacefully passed.”
      Vickers and Laura got engaged in June last year and got married 12 months later.
      He added: “I know that you will be looking down on me and continuing to inspire me every day.
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      “Thank you to everyone that has supported myself and both families through this incredibly difficult time.
      “Truly fortunate to have the most amazing family and friends!
      “I Love You Always & Forever 🤍.”
      Derby stars paid tribute to Vickers by holding his shirt aloft during yesterday’s match against Carlisle after he missed the game for personal reasons.
      His team-mates warmed up with “Josh 31” on the front of their tops.
      When James Collins opened the scoring, players held up the goalkeepers shirt.
      Vickers came through the Arsenal Academy but left to join Swansea in 2015 having not made a single first team appearance for the Gunners.
      He then joined Barnet on loan before sealing a free transfer to Lincoln.
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      After his contract expired he joined Rotherham in 2020, before signing for Derby in the summer.
      In a statement, Derby said: “We are right behind you, @JoshVickers1🖤🤍.”
      Vickers plays in goal for DerbyCredit: Rex
      Derby stars paid tribute by holding his shirt aloftCredit: Rex
      Team-mates wore ‘Josh 31’ on the front of their training topsCredit: Rex More

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      Barry Bennell dead – Paedo football coach who abused more than 20 boys while working at top clubs dies in prison aged 70

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      PAEDO football coach Barry Bennell has died in prison aged 70 – after he abused more than 20 boys at top clubs.The Sun understands that the predator, who had cancer, died at HMP Littlehey in Cambridgeshire on Saturday morning.
      Paedo coach Barry Bennell has died in prisonCredit: PA
      The predator abused more than 20 boysCredit: PA:Press Association
      Bennell was a youth coach at Crewe Alexandra, Manchester City and Stoke City in the 1980s and 1990s.
      He also had links to youth teams across Cheshire, Derbyshire, Staffordshire and Greater Manchester – and used his position to sexually abuse boys.
      The paedo was first jailed for four years in the US in 1994 after he abused a 13-year-old British boy at a football camp in Florida.
      Bennell returned to the UK, where his broader record as an predator was exposed by the 1997 Channel 4 Dispatches film Soccer’s Foul Play.
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      He was jailed for nine years at Chester Crown Court after admitting 23 offences dating back to the 1970s.
      In 2015 Bennell pleaded guilty to enticing a boy under the age of 14 to commit an act of gross indecency in the early 1980s – and was jailed for two more years.
      More brave victims came forward after footballer Andy Woodward revealed he had been groomed and abused by Bennell for four years, starting when he was just 11.
      He was convicted of more than 50 sexual offences against 22 boys at Liverpool Crown Court in 2018.
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      Handing the monster a 34-year jail term, the judge described him as the “devil incarnate”.
      Bennell was jailed at HMP Littlehey, a prison for sex offenders in Cambridgeshire.
      The court heard how Bennell contacted one of his former victims through Facebook to tell him that his cancer diagnosis was “payback”.
      Eight men abused by Bennell are reportedly appealing after the High Court dismissed their damages claim against Manchester City.
      One of the men slammed City’s “callous” compensation scheme for Bennell’s victims.
      A Prison Service spokeswoman said: “Prisoner Barry Bennell died at HMP Littlehey on 16 September 2023.
      “As with all deaths in custody, the Prisons and Probation Ombudsman will investigate.” More

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      Ben Cull’s girlfriend Daisy Morrison posts heartbreaking tribute after former England youth star dies of cancer

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      BEN CULL’S girlfriend has posted a heartbreaking tribute following his death.The former England youth star has tragically passed away at the age of 23 after a battle with cancer.
      Daisy Morrison has shared a heartbreaking tribute to Ben CullCredit: instagram / @daismorrison
      Daisy said the ‘hardest goodbye’ after Ben died aged 23Credit: instagram / @daismorrison
      Ben, who previously starred for Southampton’s academy, had only proposed to Daisy just weeks before his passing.
      Daisy has now shared an emotional tribute to her fiance, who had been battling Ewing’s sarcoma since he was 17.
      Alongside a series of pictures from their relationship, Daisy wrote on Instagram: “The Hardest Goodbye. Yesterday I lost my whole life, My Fiancé, My Soulmate, My Person, My Entire World…
      “I always hoped and prayed this day would never, ever come. True heartbreak is real, my heart physically hurts & I’ve never felt pain like this.
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      “I adored you more than words will ever say & I know how much you adored me Ben, you told me every single day, you fought so hard for me & you always put me first & I will hold on to that forever.
      “Right now it feels impossible to even put one foot forward in a world without you, you & I are a team and I’ve lost the strongest member.
      “My mum & dad couldn’t have picked a better soulmate for me, they adored you, they think of you as a son & are hurting so bad right now.
      “They say you go for someone like your Father & god you were like dad, 2 peas in a pod, the best of friends, couldn’t of wished for a stronger bromance.
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      Ben proposed to Daisy just weeks before his deathCredit: instagram / @daismorrison
      Ben had been battling cancer since he was 17Credit: instagram / @daismorrison
      “You fought until the very end my darling, I know you did absolutely everything you could to stay & despite suffering so bad, you kept going, that I will be forever grateful for, you never gave up, god just had his own plans.
      “One thing I can say for sure, is that we made the most of every single second. You & I both said we’d rather of met our soulmate and had less time, than lived a whole lifetime without eachother.
      “You were the reason I smiled everyday, my reason to wake up, you were the first person I’d turn to with a problem, the person I felt safe next to every night, the person who made a whole room laugh, you were my reason for it all, you gave me a purpose.
      “The only person I want to speak to right now is you & I can’t do that which breaks me. You’ve told me so many times to be brave for you and never give up & I promise I am going to try.
      “I already miss you so much, & will do every single second of everyday my darling boy, the cuddles, the kisses, the laughs, messages & everything, my heart will never, ever heal from this hole you’ve left.
      Daisy posted an emotional message to InstagramCredit: instagram / @daismorrison
      Daisy called Ben ‘my soulmate’ alongside a series of snaps of the coupleCredit: instagram / @daismorrison
      “To let you go will always be the toughest thing I’ll ever have to do. Good Night baby, I will see you up there one day, we will be reunited again my darling & finish our story as it isn’t over yet. I love you Forever & Always my Angel.”
      Ben had told his partner “3 more lifetimes wouldn’t be enough” in his tragic final post before he died.
      After a long battle with cancer, his condition had worsened in recent months, prompting him to propose to Daisy.
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      His football career had seen him spend time in Southampton’s academy before progressing into their under-18 side.
      The full-back also won two caps for England at youth level before his disease ended his playing career in 2018. More

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      Ben Cull tells girlfriend Daisy Morrison ‘3 more lifetimes wouldn’t be enough’ in tragic last post before cancer death

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      BEN CULL told his girlfriend Daisy Morrison “3 more lifetimes wouldn’t be enough” in his tragic last social media post.The former England youth football international died aged 23 after a long battle with cancer.
      Ben Cull, pictured with his girlfriend Daisy Morrison, has lost his cancer battleCredit: Instagram @cull_ben
      His final social media post was a heartbreaking message to DaisyCredit: Instagram @cull_ben
      The ex-Southampton academy player began battling Ewing’s sarcoma at the tender age of 17.
      Cull’s condition worsened in recent months, which prompted him to propose to his long-time girlfriend.
      However, heartbroken Daisy has announced that he has passed away from the rare bone and soft-tissue disease in hospital in a brave and emotional Instagram post.
      Now the tragic final social media post from the late football prodigy has emerged – and it was a heartbreaking romantic message to his partner.
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      Cullen shared three images of him embracing his loved one at the Macmillan hospice he spent his final days at.
      Along with a love heart emoji, he captioned it with: “Even 3 more lifetimes wouldn’t have been enough.”
      Daisy responded to the post with a broken heart and then shooting star emoji and the words: “No time frame would ever be enough darling.”
      Cullen began his football career by being snapped up by Southampton’s academy.
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      He became part of their Under 18s squad in the summer of 2015.
      Cullen’s talents were also recognised at international level, and he won two caps for England’s Youth team.
      But his cancer battle sadly cut short what seemed to be a promising career in 2018. More

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      Lisa Lyon dead at age 70: Female bodybuilder who posed for Playboy & inspired Marvel character dies after cancer battle

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      LEGENDARY women’s professional bodybuilder Lisa Lyon has died at age 70 after battling cancer.Lyon, a world champion, helped put female bodybuilding on the map and went on to pose for Playboy and inspire a Marvel character.
      Lisa Lyon has died at the age of 70Credit: Getty
      Lyon was a legendary female bodybuilder and Playboy modelCredit: Getty
      She won the first International Federation of Bodybuilders Woman’s World Pro Bodybuilding ChampionshipCredit: Getty
      Lyon died at her home in California on Friday, a week after news broke that she was in grave condition and going into hospice care.
      She was battling stomach cancer at the time of her death, a close friend told TMZ.
      Lyon rose to stardom after becoming a champion and helped to make women’s bodybuilding mainstream.
      She won the first-ever International Federation of Bodybuilders Woman’s World Pro Bodybuilding Championship in 1979.

      The iconic contest was one of only two competitive bodybuilding competitions that she entered.
      She went on to pose for Playboy the following year, in 1980.
      Her cover shot was historic as she was one of the first bodybuilders photographed for the famous publication.
      Lyon used that success to transition into television and she appeared on multiple talk shows.
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      Lyon also pursued a short acting career and starred in three films in the 1980s, Three Crowns of the Sailor, Getting Physical, and Vamp.
      The famous bodybuilder is also said to have been the inspiration behind Frank Miller’s Marvel Comics character Elektra.
      Lyon went on to share her fitness expertise with the world, writing a book titled Lisa Lyon’s Body Magic, which was published in 1981. 
      Her achievements in the sport were recognized as she was inducted into the International Fitness and Bodybuilding Hall of Fame in 2000.
      Movie star and bodybuilding legend Arnold Schwarzenegger was a fan of Lyon and detailed his admiration for her to TMZ.
      “She is the best. I love her,” Schwarzenegger said.
      Lyon is said to have inspired Marvel character Elektra, played by Jennifer GardnerCredit: IMBD
      Lyon also starred in three films during the 1980sCredit: Getty
      She wrote a fitness book called Lisa Lyon’s Body MagicCredit: Getty More

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      Ex-England youth star Ben Cull proposes to girlfriend in heartwarming scenes in hospital as he’s treated for rare cancer

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      FORMER England youth star Ben Cull has proposed to his girlfriend in hospital where he is being treated for cancer.The heartwarming story was shared by Ben on his Instagram and has received an overwhelming amount of support online.
      Ben Cull has proposed to his girlfriendCredit: INSTAGRAM
      He popped the question while in hospitalCredit: Instagram @cull_ben
      His now fiancee, Daisy, has supported him with his treatmentCredit: INSTAGRAM
      She has been with him every step of the wayCredit: INSTAGRAM
      Ben, 23, was diagnosed with a rare form of cancer called Erwing’s sarcoma when he was just 17 years old.
      And the diagnosis saw his promising football career cut short as he was forced to retire.
      He was playing for Southampton’s U23 squad and also managed to earn himself two caps for the England Youth team.
      And his girlfriend Daisy Morrison has been with him every step of the way since.
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      The pair are now engaged after Ben popped the question in hospital where he is being treated for his cancer.
      The former footballer shared the news with his Instagram followers in a message that read: “Daisy I’ve had this planned since last year,
      “This isn’t exactly what I had in mind for when I wanted to tell you how I felt about you & how I might ask you!
      “From the moment I met you I knew you were different in all the right ways, you changed me for the better, I met you boy and I stand here now a man.
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      “I don’t know a single person who would do what you’ve done and put up with what you have put up with and that’s how I know I would never want to spend my life without you!
      “I promise you I will fight with everything I have to be able to see you walk down that isle & I promise to remind you of my love for you every single day for as-long as I live!”
      Friends and family have reacted to the news on social media and everyone is ecstatic for the happy couple.
      Former Southampton teammate Nathan Tella wrote: “Congratulations to the both of you!”
      Whilst Dundee United defender Kieran Freeman added: “Congratulations mate, lovely to see.”
      Daisy has started a GoFundMe for her now fiancee which has raised an incredible £25,000 for Ben’s “bucket list ideas”.
      You can donate to Ben’s fund here.
      Ben used to be a footballer for England at youth levelCredit: INSTAGRAM
      Daisy Morrison started a fundraiser for BenCredit: INSTAGRAM
      Former Southampton man Nathan Tella has shown his supportCredit: AFP More

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      Ex-Premier League star Erik Pieters’ wife reveals she has breast cancer in heartbreaking Instagram post

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      NERMINA PIETERS has bravely revealed she’s currently battling breast cancer.The 33-year-old wife of former Burnley and Netherlands defender Erik made the heartbreaking admission in a touching social media post earlier this week.
      Nermina Pieters has revealed she’s battling breast cancerCredit: Instagram @nerminapietersmekic
      Nermina is the wife of former Burnley and Netherlands defender ErikCredit: Getty
      Nermina made the heartbreaking admission on Instagram
      Nermina – a former showjumper – bravely wrote on Instagram: “And just like that my life changed forever.
      “A few months ago I felt a lump in my left breast and I decided to see a GP who didn’t seem overly concerned.
      “After some convincing from my mum, I decided to investigate it further as the lump was getting sore and growing.
      “I’m so grateful that I did because on the July 10th I got diagnosed with an early-stage aggressive breast cancer.
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      “I will never be able to describe how I felt that day and the days after that.
      “My heart was broken, I was scared and I had so many questions.. I’m healthy and fit so how is this possible for someone of my age?
      “But one question scared me the most and it makes me upset even writing it down – ‘Will I see my little princess grow up?’
      “My days were filled with hospital appointments every day and there were so many decisions to be made. I had to make some of the hardest decisions in my life.”
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      Nermina was left devastated by her early diagnosisCredit: INSTAGRAM@NERMINAPIETERSMEKIC
      Nermina is getting through the harrowing and life-changing ordeal thanks to the support of her loved ones – in particular husband Erik.
      She said: “I’m in very good hands and I’m positive and I am forever grateful for my husband, our families and my friends who have been with me the last weeks.
      “And who kept me going and made me feel so very loved.
      “Whenever I look into my little girl’s eyes I know I have to be strong and that I will do anything and everything to get through this.”
      Nermina hopes publicly opening up about her breast cancer battle will encourage other women to get themselves checked out.
      The former Real Housewives of Cheshire star said: “I didn’t know if and how to share this with the world but I do know that I want to bring awareness to young woman like me.
      “Always listen to your gut feeling and for anyone going through this right now – I’m sending you love and strength.”
      Nermina received scores of messages of support from her near 80,000 followers, with one saying: “Healing energy from me. You shine bright. You can fight it .”
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      Another said: “My heart thoughts love everything is with you angel beautiful girl I’m so sorry.”
      And another said: “So sorry to hear this, Nermina, you are strong and beautiful and powerful…you will get through this storm just fine.”
      Nermina has been getting through the brave battle thanks to help of husband ErikCredit: INSTAGRAM@NERMINAPIETERSMEKIC More

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      Football club secretly change badge to include optical illusion for brilliant reason – can you spot it?

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      AN ARGENTINE football club secretly changed their badge for a brilliant reason.But only the most eagle-eyed fans spotted the minor tweak.
      Racing Club manager Juan Ramon Fleita fronted the video campaignCredit: Twitter @RacingClub
      Racing Club have subtly changed their badge to include the lumpCredit: Twitter @RacingClub
      Racing Club launched a superb campaign to raise awareness about testicular cancer.
      In recent weeks, the Buenos Aires team have made subtle adjustments to their emblem – a light blue shield with three white vertical stripes with the word ‘RACING’ in white.
      They have added a small lump to the bottom of the right stripe, gradually making it bigger over the past month.
      Many supporters did not even notice the change – just as many men will not realise when testicular cancer starts to develop.
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      The football club – who face Boca Juniors in the Copa Libertadores quarter-finals – released an emotional video on Wednesday to confirm the bulge was not an error or an optical illusion but instead a deliberate act.
      The clip, posted on Twitter, was captioned “What happened to our shield?” and racked up more than one million views within 16 hours of going live.
      The video says: “Testicular cancer can develop in four weeks. That’s why we made a campaign that lasted four weeks.
      “There is nothing more sacred than our shield… And nothing more important than taking care of ourselves.”
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      Argentine manager Juan Ramon Fleita adds: “What happened to our shield can happen to your body.
      “Therefore, together with FUCA [Argentine cancer research charity] we have been altering the Racing badge for four weeks to raise awareness of what is happening with many tumours.
      “Although for weeks no one noticed, in the last few days some saw it.
      “They worried and they told us to do something and it’s not okay to let it go.
      “Early detection of testicular cancer saves lives.”
      The video also encourages fans to check out the testicular cancer charity website and take a check.
      What is testicular cancer?
      TESTICULAR cancer is the most common form of cancer in young men.
      Testicular cancer is normally characterised by a lump or swelling on one of your testicles, the male sex organs which produce sperm and testosterone.
      Bucking the trend, testicle tumours are more likely to strike blokes aged 15-49 than those over 50.
      In the UK, around 2,300 men are diagnosed each year.
      This equates to just one per cent of all male cancer, although cases of testicular cancer have DOUBLED since the mid-70s.
      The most common sign is a lump or swelling on one of your testicles, which is normally about the size of a pea.
      Not all testicular lumps are cancerous, while only four per cent of scrotal lumps are, but you should still always get your GP to take a look.

      The disease generally affects men aged between 15 and 49 and is one of the rarer forms of cancer with around 2,300 males diagnosed each year in the UK.
      Men can go to the Cancer Research UK or NHS websites for more information and support.
      Fans flooded to social media to praise Racing Club for the incredible gesture.
      One said: “That is really great! I am glad to see the club is using their platform to raise awareness for such an important cause and hope more clubs follow their example!”
      Another wrote: “That’s a really smart way to spread awareness for this horrible disease.”
      A third added: “This is a very clever idea… Catch stuff before they become too noticeable and you’ll have better chances of a positive and quick recovery! Guys, be careful!”
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      And a final user wisely commented: “Some balls are more important than football.”
      Borussia Dortmund star Sebastien Haller and ex-Arsenal and Wales striker John Hartson are among the high-profile footballers to be diagnosed with testicular cancer.
      Some fans did not notice the subtle but significant differenceCredit: Twitter @RacingClub
      The video was filmed inside the club’s iconic stadiumCredit: Twitter @RacingClub
      The Argentine club are in the Copa Libertadores quarter-finalsCredit: Getty More