“It is with sadness that we inform you that Joe Thompson died. A warm personality that had a deep connection with our club from a young age,” said Manchester United. Joe Thompson lost battle against a cancer.
Joe Thompson, former English midfielder who played Manchester United, died at age 36. The former footballer was fighting a cancer.
The news was announced by the former club, Rochdale, who revealed that Thompson passed away at home, next to his family. Manchester United also reacted.
“It is with sadness that we inform you that Joe Thompson died. A warm personality that had a deep connection with our club from a young age. Our thoughts are with Joe’s family and friends in this difficult time,” reads Manchester United.
After training in the English giant, Joe Thompson acted in lower level clubs, representing clubs such as Rovdale, Tranmere Rovers, Bury, Southport, Carlisle United and Blyth Spartans. He was also a sports commentator on television.
