Manchester United have led tributes to former footballer Joe Thompson, who has died from cancer at the age of 36.
Thompson, who came through Man United’s academy revealed he had been diagnosed with cancer for the third time last year.
He was found to have stage four lymphona – a type of blood cancer.
He had previously been diagnosed with Hodgkin lymphoma in 2013 and recovered before the cancer returned four years later. He went on to recover a second time before calling time on his career in 2019.
Thompson went on to work in the media as a pundit, as well as mentoring and working as a motivational speaker.
‘A man who epitomised our club’s values,’ Man United said.
Former footballer Joe Thompson has died from cancer at the age of 36, it has been announced
‘We are saddened to share that Joe Thompson has passed away.
‘A warm personality who had a deep connection with our club from a young age, our thoughts are with Joe’s family and friends at this difficult time.’
