Heartbroken wife of Joe Thompson says 'the world will not be the same' - Liverpool Echo

Heartbroken wife of Joe Thompson says 'the world will not be the same' - Liverpool Echo

"It’s been a long battle, and one that he fought with all his might"

Joe Thompson, former Rochdale footballer, dies aged 36

Joe Thompson, who retired at the age of 29 in 2019, was diagnosed with cancer for a third time last year

Tributes as former Rochdale footballer Joe Thompson dies aged 36 - Manchester Evening News

Dale said Joe 'faced every battle head-on' and praised his 'indomitable spirit', describing him as an 'inspiration for everyone'

English footballer dies aged 36 after third cancer battle as Man Utd pay tribute

Rochdale have announced in a statement that their former player, Joe Thompson, died peacefully on Thursday morning after bravely battling cancer for a third time