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      Mark Purslow dead at 29: Superbike star becomes first death at Isle of Man TT this year following horror crash

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      MARK PURSLOW has died aged 29 after crashing at the Isle of Man TT Races.The Welshman was competing in the qualifying session when the fatal crash occurred.
      Mark Purslow has passed away aged 29Credit: PACEMAKER PRESS
      Purslow was competing in his second TTCredit: Twitter@MPurslowRacing
      Purslow was on his third lap when the tragic accident took place.
      Confirming the horrific news, the Isle of Man TT Races wrote in a statement: “We would like to extend our deepest condolences to Mark’s family, loved ones, and friends.
      “The TT Races will continue – but always with Mark in mind.”
      They then added: “2022 was Mark’s second appearance at the Isle of Man TT Races, having previously contested the Supersport and Lightweight races in 2017.
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      “He had graduated from the Manx Grand Prix where he had won the 2015 Lightweight Race on his debut, and he had also competed at the Classic TT securing a best finish of 14th in the 2019 Junior Classic TT.
      “Mark grew up around racing and was inspired by his father’s love of the sport. He typified the spirit of the privateer TT racer, preparing his own machinery with the support of friends and family.
      “Road racing was his passion – competing in Northern Ireland and Europe in the International Road Racing Championship – but becoming a TT racer was a life’s ambition that represented the ultimate personal challenge.”
      Purslow was competing in his second TT.
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      The event has been running since 1907, and has seen more then 250 fatalities during its history.
      This year marks the return of the TT after a two-year absence brought on by Covid-19.
      Rider Dave Moffitt was hospitalised on Tuesday following a crash of his own.
      Moffitt is believed to be in serious but stable condition. More

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      Craig Farrell dead aged 39: Tributes flood in after former Carlisle and York striker passes away

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      FORMER Carlisle United and York City striker Craig Farrell has died at the age of 39.Tributes poured in for the ex-England youth star following the sad news on Monday evening.
      Former Football League striker Craig Farrell has passed away aged 39Credit: PA
      Farrell played for numerous clubs and was an England U16s internationalCredit: PA
      Born in Middlesbrough, Farrell joined the Teesside club as a kid before moving to Leeds United in 1998.
      Farrell never made an appearance for either side, but he went on to score 71 goals in 325 games for clubs including Carlisle and York.
      And Farrell’s career also saw him star for the likes of Exeter City and Rushden & Diamonds.
      The ace also won three caps for England Under-16s, scoring once at the Euro U16s tournament in 1999.
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      Former side York led the tributes, tweeting: “We are saddened to learn of the passing of former player Craig Farrell, aged 39.
      “Craig made 111 appearances and scored 27 goals for City between 2006 and 2009.
      “Our thoughts are with his family and friends at this sad time.”
      Telford United wrote: “Sad news reaches us of the untimely passing of former Bucks striker Craig Farrell, who played for the club in the 2011-12 season.
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      “We extend our deepest sympathies to Craig’s friends and family at this difficult time.”
      Blyth Spartans hailed Farrell, adding: “We are deeply saddened to hear of the passing of former Blyth player Craig Farrell. Rest in peace, Faz.”
      Exeter tweeted: “All at Exeter City are saddened to hear of the passing of former Grecian Craig Farrell.
      “Our thoughts are with Craig’s family and friends at this sad time.”
      Whitby added: “Everyone at Whitby Town is extremely saddened to hear of the passing of former player Craig Farrell. Rest in peace, Faz.” More

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      Hero Tito dead at 35: Lennox Lewis leads tributes to boxer who died after falling into a coma following knockout defeat

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      BOXING icon Hero Tito has tragically died after being knocked out in his native Indonesia.Tito – whose birth name is Heru Purwanto – was just 35 when he was knocked unconscious by James Mokoginta during the pair’s Indonesian lightweight title bout on February 27.
      Hero Tito tragically passed away after failing to recover from a fatal KO in his native Indonesia
      Hero Tito was floored by a right uppercut from opponent Mokoginta in their Indonesian lightweight title bout on February 27
      Hero Tito tragically passed away on March 7 after spending a week in a coma
      Fight fans watched in horror as Mokoginta floored Tito with a right uppercut in the seventh round of their fight.
      Tito valiantly tried to find his feet but crashed to the canvas and subsequently remained unconscious.
      He was rushed to hospital where doctors battled to save his life.
      But Tito tragically passed away on March 7 after spending a week in a coma.
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      Tito – who fought on the undercard of the Manny Pacquiao vs Brandon Rios in 2013 – is survived by two daughters aged 13 and five, plus his wife Didin Nurul Wijayanti.
      Dindin thanked her husband’s fans for all their support during this difficult time in an emotional statement released by boxing promoter Rosa Kusuma.
      Kusuma, who arranged several of Tito’s fights, said: “She thanks all the boxing people who always give support and prayers for Hero Tito.
      “Thank you for all your kindness to us and our family.”
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      Indonesian boxer Hero Tito died after several days of being in a coma due to injuries suffered in a fight last Sunday in Jakarta. Tito, whose real name is Heru Purwanto, was 35 yrs old. Rest In Peace, Hero. Condolences to the family and all those affected by his tragic passing. pic.twitter.com/nO58puaQ41— Freddie Roach (@FreddieRoach) March 10, 2022

      Every time a fighter steps in the ring, they do so knowing it could be their last time. The boxing fraternity has lost another member. Rest in love Hero “The Lion” Tito 🙏🏾❤️🕊 pic.twitter.com/UVPI4TuUN0— Lennox Lewis, CBE, CM (@LennoxLewis) March 9, 2022

      Tito’s body will be returned to his family in their hometown of Malang in Indonesia.
      Boxing legends including Lennox Lewis and Freddie Roach paid tribute on social media to the tragic star..
      British boxing legend Lewis wrote: “Every time a fighter steps in the ring, they do so knowing it could be their last time.
      “The boxing fraternity has lost another member. Rest in love Hero “The Lion” Tito.”
      While Pacquiao’s iconic coach Roach said: “Indonesian boxer Hero Tito died after several days of being in a coma due to injuries suffered in a fight last Sunday in Jakarta.
      “Tito, whose real name is Heru Purwanto, was 35 years old.
      “Rest In Peace, Hero. Condolences to the family and all those affected by his tragic passing.”
      Since turning professional in 2004, Tito won 29 of his 48 fights with 17 defeats and two draws. More

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      What type of cancer did Jeff Dickerson have?

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      LONG-TIME Bears beat reporter for ESPN radio in Chicago Jeff Dickerson died Tuesday, December 28, 2021, after a year-long battle with cancer. He was 44 years old.
      Jeff Dickerson was 44 years old at the time of his death
      What type of cancer did Jeff Dickerson have?
      Dickerson had colon cancer and died in the same hospice care facility as his wife Caitlin died two years prior.
      For eight years, Caitlin Dickerson had been undergoing treatment for melanoma and associated effects. 
      Dickerson is survived by his 11-year-old son, Parker, and parents Sandy and George Dickerson, who were both graduates of Buffalo Grove High School and the University of Illinois.
      As a person, Dickerson was noted for his cheerfulness and professionalism as a reporter. 
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      Even while he battled illness, he worked to raise money for the Vaughn McClure Foundation, which he helped create to commemorate the memory of McClure, a former colleague and ESPN reporter who died in 2020.
      Dickerson called his wife Caitlin an “inspiration” in 2019 because she “refused to let her cancer dictate her life,” according to ESPN.
      When he was diagnosed with cancer in early 2021, he turned his resolve into a full schedule that included parenting Parker, fundraising for cancer research, and covering the Chicago Bears for ESPN internet and ESPN 1000 radio.
      He also joined the board of the Vaughn McClure Foundation, a non-profit he helped create to memorialize McClure, a former Bears beat reporter and ESPN Atlanta Falcons reporter who died in 2020.
      Dickerson was the emcee at the foundation’s first fundraising dinner in Chicago on October 14.
      Few in attendance were aware that his illness was progressing.
      Dickerson was in the Chicago sports market for two decadesCredit: Twitter
      What are people saying about Jeff Dickerson?
      When news of Dickerson’s death broke, he was described as “the consummate professional” by the Bears in a statement.
      “JD took a great deal of pride in his coverage of the Bears for 20 years,” said the statement, according to ESPN. “He was a true professional and even better person. JD always was one of the first media members to arrive in the press box on game day, with a hello and a smile that could brighten anyone’s day. He was one of a kind and will truly be missed.”
      Dickerson was regarded as someone who won the respect of teammates who valued his devotion to precision, according to San Francisco 49ers place-kicker Robbie Gould, who spent 11 seasons with the Bears.
      “He always wrote a true story,” said Gould. “He always wrote what was happening at the moment. He didn’t try to back the bus up over somebody. He tried to get it exactly how the story was. … I think you saw a lot of guys give him a lot of credit because they knew he would write it right.
      “He was a mentor to me as someone who aspires to get into the media world when football is over,” Gould said, “and I looked up to him.”
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      Martha Earnhardt dead at 91: Mom of Nascar legend Dale Sr and grandmother of Dale Jr passes away as racing fans mourn

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      THE mother of Nascar legend Dale Earnhardt Sr and grandmother of Dale Earnhardt Jr died on Christmas evening at the age of 91. The famed Nascar family released a statement on Sunday confirming Martha Earnhardt’s death, calling her “the matriarch to multiple generations of race fans.”
      Martha Earnhardt was mother to Dale Earnhardt and grandmother to Dale Earnhardt JrCredit: Getty Images
      Her family called her the ‘matriarch to multiple generations of race fans’
      “As we grieve her loss and begin to imagine life without our beloved ‘Mamaw,’ we find solace in knowing she is at peace in eternal glory and in joyous reunion with her husband Ralph and sons Dale, Randy and Danny,” Kelley Earnhardt Miller posted on Twitter.
      Kelley is the daughter of Martha and sister of Dale Earnhardt Jr.
      In an obituary posted to the Nascar website, Zack Albert wrote that Martha was a “treasure” to millions of fans, and regularly opened her home to travelers visiting the “Dale Trail,” a series of racing landmarks around Cabarrus County.
      Martha only raced once, Albert wrote, in a “powder puff derby” at Hickory Speedway.
      “She crashed, lamenting the lack of practice before the event,” Albert wrote.
      “I just wasn’t meant to be a race-car driver,” Martha reportedly said after the attempt.
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      Nascar officials also released a statement grieving the loss.
      “We extend our condolences to the family and friends of Martha Earnhardt,” the Nascar statement read.
      “Martha was not only the matriarch of a legendary Nascar family, but a beloved and respected figure within our industry and throughout the fanbase.
      “We will dearly miss her grace, compassion and welcoming demeanor.”
      Dale Earnhardt Sr was known as one of the best Nascar drivers of all time, winning a total of 76 Winston Cup races and seven Winston Cup championships.
      During the Daytona 500 in February 2001, Earnhardt Sr died in a three-car crash during the final lap of the race.
      Dale Earnhardt Jr, now semi-retired, was nicknamed the “Pied Piper of Daytona.”
      He won the Daytona 500 in 2004 and 2014 and totaled 26 wins in the Cup Series.
      Kelly Earnhardt Miller co-owns JR Motorsports, a stock car racing team, with her brother Dale Jr.
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      Tony DeMarco dead at 89: Iconic boxer passes away as flags are flown at half-mast in his memory

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      ICONIC boxing Hall of Famer Tony DeMarco passed away at 89 with flags flying at half-mast in his memory.The former welterweight champion died on Monday in Boston.
      Former welterweight champion Tony DeMarco passed away on MondayCredit: Getty
      Tony DeMarco was nicknamed the Boston Bomber
      Born to Sicilian immigrants from Sciacca, DeMarco grew up in the North End neighbourhood of Boston.
      Director of the International Boxing Hall of Fame Edward Brophy said in a statement: “Tony DeMarco was one of the standout stars of the Golden 50s and provided so many thrilling moments during his legendary career.
      “The Hall of Fame offers our condolences to his family and joins the boxing world in mourning his passing.”
      The International Boxing Hall of Fame flew its flags at half-mast in his memory.
      Turning pro in 1948 at the age of 16, DeMarco defeated many of the top lightweights and welterweights from that time, including Paddy DeMarco, Teddy “Red Top” Davis, Chris Christensen and Pat Manzi.
      Nicknamed Boston Bomber, DeMarco’s most significant accomplishment came in 1955 when he defeated Johnny Saxton for the welterweight title.

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      His most memorable moments came in his brawls with Carmen Basilio.
      DeMarco retired in 1962 with a record of 58-12-1 (33 KOs) and was inducted into the Hall of Fame in 2019.
      In 2012, a bronze statue depicting DeMarco throwing a left hook was unveiled in the North End neighborhood of Boston.
      De Marco told the crowd honouring him that day: “Never in my wildest dreams did I ever think that all of this would happen to me.” More

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      Jimmy Greaves dead at 81: Tottenham & Chelsea tributes to England’s ‘greatest ever striker’ as footballer passes away

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      LEGENDARY pundit and footballer Jimmy Greaves has passed away aged 81, it has been confirmed.Greavesy, who was Tottenham Hotspur’s record goalscorer, died at home on Sunday morning, the club confirmed.
      In a statement, Spurs said: “We are extremely saddened to learn of the passing of the great Jimmy Greaves, not just Tottenham’s record goalscorer but the finest marksman this country has ever seen. Jimmy passed away at home in the early hours of this morning, aged 81.
      “Throughout his wonderful playing career, Jimmy’s strike rate was phenomenal.
      “His Spurs return was 266 goals in 379 appearances between 1961 and 1970 – 220 goals in 321 league games, 32 goals in 36 FA Cup ties, five in just eight League Cup ties and nine in 14 European matches.”
      It comes after Greaves suffered a stroke in May 2015 which had left him wheelchair-bound and with severely impaired speech.
      Read our Jimmy Greaves live blog below for the latest updates…
      PAYING TRIBUTE
      Tottenham legends Ossie Ardiles, Gary Mabbutt, Ledley King, Paul Allen, Martin Chivers, Micky Hazard, Glenn Hoddle, Steve Perryman and Graham Roberts were pitchside before Spurs’ Premier League clash with Chelsea to pay tribute to the late Jimmy Greaves.

      GOALSCORING MACHINE
      English footy legend Jimmy Greaves was one of the nation’s most prolific players, scoring a whopping 466 goals in 661 appearances.

      PAYING THEIR RESPECTS
      Tottenham will honour the late Jimmy Greaves with a minute’s silence before this afternoon’s match with Chelsea.

      SOUTHGATE PAYS TRIBUTE
      England manager Gareth Southgate has also paid his respects to the late Jimmy Greaves.
      He said: “Jimmy Greaves was someone who was admired by all who love football, regardless of club allegiances.
      “I was privileged to be able to meet Jimmy’s family last year at Tottenham Hotspur as the club marked his 80th birthday.
      “My thoughts are with them and I know the entire game will mourn his passing.”

      GIANT OF THE SPORT
      Gary Lineker described fellow England great Jimmy Greaves as “possibly the greatest striker” this country has ever seen.
      Lineker added that Greaves was a true “giant” in the world of football.
      The Match of the Day host also paid tribute to the man behind the footballer by describing the striker as “charismatic, knowledgeable, witty and warm” person.
      More below:

      GREAVES’ WORLD CUP
      Jimmy Greaves enjoyed tremendous success throughout his career, but perhaps none of it compares with him being part of England’s 1966 World Cup -winning team.
      However, Greaves was sidelined from the competition after picking up an injury in the group stages and was replaced by Geoff Hurst, who turned out to be one of the Three Lions’ biggest hero.
      The legendary striker said years later: “I danced around the pitch with everyone else but even in this moment of triumph and great happiness, deep down I felt my sadness.
      “Throughout my years as a professional footballer I had dreamed of playing in a World Cup final.
      “I had missed out on the match of a lifetime and it hurt”
      GREAVES STATS
      Jimmy Greaves is one of the greatest players in the history of the game and the stats prove it.
      From his Chelsea debut in 1957 until his final game for West Ham in 1971, Greaves scored a whopping 422 goals in 602 appearances across all club competitions.
      The legendary striker scored 132 goals in 169 games for Chelsea, which means he boasted a phenomenal rate of 0.78 goals per game.
      Greavsie then netted 266 times during a scintillating nine-year stint at Tottenham and became the club’s all-time leading scorer.
      The former England international also registered 44 goals in just 57 caps for his national team
      THE BEST
      Liverpool legend and Sky Sports pundit Jamie Carragher called Jimmy Greaves the best goalscorer “we have seen”.
      Carragher also paid tribute to the legendary Saint & Greavsie show, which he described as the best ever football show.
      Greaves used to co-host a popular football show with fellow footballer Ian St John

      TRUE LEGEND
      Glenn Hoddle described fellow Tottenham legend Jimmy Greaves as “a true legend of the game”.
      Hoddle tweeted: Such sad news this morning on Jimmy’s passing .
      “A true legend of the game , love and thoughts to all of Jimmy’s family”
      ARDILES STATEMENT
      Tottenham legend Ossie Ardiles said fellow club legend Jimmy Greaves “epitomises” what Spurs are all about.
      Ardiles tweeted: “RIP Jimmy. Great player, great man. Very funny. Humble. Jimmy epitomises what Spurs is: “To dare is to do”…
      “”When you come to meet the great goalscorer in heaven it matters not if you win or lose but how you played the game”.
      “My prayers and thoughts with his family and friends”
      ARSENAL RESPECTS
      Arsenal are “deeply saddened” after hearing the news of Tottenham great Jimmy Greaves’ passing.
      The Gunners stated that their thoughts are with Greaves’ family and friends.
      Here’s what the north Londoners tweeted:

      MORE FROM FA
      The FA also paid tribute to Jimmy Greaves’ success in the FA Cup, a trophy he won twice.
      The statement read: “Greaves scored in their [Tottenham] 1962 FA Cup Final victory over Burnley at Wembley and while he didn’t score in Spurs’ 1967 Final victory over Chelsea, he was the competition’s top scorer in that season with six goals from his eight appearances.
      “In total, he netted a remarkable 42 goals in 57 appearances in the FA Cup during his career.
      “Following his retirement, Greaves became known to a new generation of football fans in his position as a TV presenter on the ‘Saint and Greavsie’ weekly magazine show.
      “Manor Park-born Greaves was awarded an MBE for his services to football in the 2021 New Year’s Honours list, alongside his former England teammate Ron Flowers”
      CHELSEA TRIBUTE
      Chelsea paid a touching tribute to club great Jimmy Greaves.
      Greaves enjoyed major success at the Blues where he spent four years after earning promotion from the youth side.
      In total, the legendary centre-forward notched 124 league goals in 157 top-flight appearances for the west Londoners.
      The England international left Chelsea in 1961 for AC Milan

      FA STATEMENT
      The FA paid tribute to Jimmy Greaves’ long list of accomplishments.
      “We’d like to express our sorrow at the sad news of former England international and FA Cup winner Jimmy Greaves’ death.
      “The former Chelsea, Tottenham Hotspur and West Ham United striker was one of the most successful players of his generation and his passing at the age of 81 was announced today.
      “A member of England’s World Cup winning squad in 1966, he won a total of 57 caps and scored 44 goals for the Three Lions between his debut in 1959 and his final appearance in 1967.
      “That ratio makes him the fourth-highest goalscorer in England records and the only player to have scored six hat-tricks for the Three Lions.
      “He’s also Spurs’ highest scorer with 266 goals and the highest-scoring player in the top flight of English football, with 357 goals to his name”
      BECKHAM REACTS
      Manchester United great David Beckham paid tribute to fellow legend Jimmy Greaves.
      Beckham described Greaves as one of the players he loved watching in action when he was young.
      The former England international also stated he was one of his grandfather’s favourites.
      Beckham shared the following story on his Instagram:

      WEMBLEY PLANS
      England manager Gareth Southgate announced that England will pay tribute to the legendary Jimmy Greaves before their match with Hungary at Wembley Stadium next month.
      Southgate said: “Jimmy Greaves was someone who was admired by all who love football, regardless of club allegiances.
      “I was privileged to be able to meet Jimmy’s family last year at Tottenham Hotspur as the club marked his 80th birthday. My thoughts are with them and I know the entire game will mourn his passing.
      “Jimmy certainly deserves inclusion in any list of England’s best players, given his status as one of our greatest goalscorers and his part in our 1966 World Cup success.
      “We will pay tribute to his memory at our home match with Hungary at Wembley Stadium next month. His place in our history will never be forgotten”
      MAN UTD TRIBUTE
      Manchester United paid tribute to football legend Jimmy Greaves.
      United shared Tottenham’s touching statement about their club hero’s passing at age 81.
      The Red Devils shared their condolences and described the former England international as an “all-time great of English football”.
      More below:

      UEFA STATEMENT
      UEFA shared a touching message following news of Jimmy Greaves’ death.
      The football governing body paid special respects by looking back at how Greaves helped Tottenham become the first English club to win a UEFA trophy in 1963.
      More below:

      TRUE LEGEND
      Tottenham superstar Harry Kane expressed his respect and admiration for fellow great Jimmy Greaves.
      Kane shared a picture of a meeting they had not too long ago and described him as a “true legend”.
      The England captain also said his thoughts are with his family and friends

      SHEARER TRIBUTE
      Newcastle great Alan Shearer paid tribute to fellow goalscoring legend Jimmy Greaves.
      Greaves is remembered as one of the greatest strikers in the history of English football

      FERDINAND REACTS
      Manchester United legend Rio Ferdinand shared his condelences to Jimmy Greaves’ family.
      Ferdinand tweeted: “Big loss to the footballing world.. sending my condolences to the Greaves family.
      “First autobiography I ever read! Inspiration”
      WRIGHT TRIBUTE
      Arsenal legend Ian Wright took to social media after learning of Jimmy Greaves’ passing.
      Wright described how he was urged to copy Greaves when he was a youngster and started his career.
      The former striker tweeted: “The first footballers name I ever heard from my teacher. ‘No Ian! Finish like Jimmy Greaves’.
      “May he rest in peace”
      WEST HAM STATEMENT
      West Ham have paid tribute to club legend Jimmy Greaves.
      Greaves spent a year at the Hammers following a move from Tottenham in 1970.
      The west-Londoners issued the following statement:

      ENGLAND ISSUE STATEMENT
      England have released the following statement following news of legendary footballer Jimmy Greaves’ death:
      “We are deeply saddened to learn of the passing of Jimmy Greaves at the age of 81.
      “Jimmy was part of our World Cup-winning squad and scored a remarkable 44 goals in 57 games for the Three Lions.
      “All of our thoughts are with his family, friends and former clubs”
      NEVILLE TRIBUTE
      Manchester United legend Gary Neville paid tribute to Jimmy Greaves.
      Neville shared a picture of Greaves and Ian St John to honour both of their memory.
      The defender issued the following tweet after news broke of his death:

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      Jorge Lis dead at 46: Ex-motorcyclist who refused Covid vaccine dies of coronavirus after six weeks in intensive care

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      A FORMER Spanish motorcycle rider who refused to take the Covid vaccine has died from coronavirus, aged 46.Jorge Lis, who had embraced Covid denial theories during the pandemic, came runner-up in the Spanish 125cc category in 1996.
      Former motorcycle rider Jorge Lis has passed away after a six-week battle in hospitalCredit: https://www.instagram.com/lismotoagent/?hl=en
      He later went on to become an agent for motorbike riders and coaches, but his life was tragically cut short due to coronavirus after six weeks in intensive care.
      Last month, his sister Elena revealed a WhatsApp message she had received from him on July 13 in which he stated his regret at not getting the vaccine.
      It said: “This week was suddenly one of my biggest life lessons.
      “Spending a lot of time on Twitter etc. had radicalized me to the extreme. I should have been vaccinated.”
      Just a few days after the message, Lis was admitted to hospital.
      Elena also released a letter urging for everyone in the country to get the vaccine.

      Ana Barcelo, a councillor for health of the Valencian Community, sent his condolences following Lis’ death.
      He also praised Elena’s decision to send a public letter to the people of Spain urging them to take the vaccine.
      Barcelo said: “Sadness for the news of Jorge’s death. The testimony of his sister helps to save lives.”
      Spain’s coronavirus death toll has crept above 85,000, while the global number of deaths from Covid is now more than 4.5million.
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