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ITV News
12-05-2025
- Entertainment
- ITV News
Packed funeral for Rochdale FC legend Joe Thompson who bravely faced cancer three times
Mourners have packed a church for the funeral of Rochdale FC legend Joe Thompson, who died after revealing he had cancer for the third died on 17 April after being diagnosed with Stage Four lymphoma, which had spread to his lungs. At least 400 people were inside St Mark's Church in Worsley, Salford, and about 200 more stood in the grounds to watch the service and highlights from Joe's career on coffin arrived, bearing a display of flowers reading 'Daddy', from his two daughters. It was carried into the church to the sounds of Take Me Home by Jess Glynne. White doves were released from white baskets - the first by Joe's widow Chantelle - followed by a spontaneous round of applause. During the service, Lula, Joe's 12 year old daughter, spoke during the service of their special bond: "It's your time to have the rest you deserve now," she said. "Thank you so much for being my best friend and you always will be for eternity you will be watching over s every single day and I know what a magical place you are in now."Fighting back tears, Chantelle Thompson said he was "soulmate... my rock... and my everything". She added: "I don't know who I am without him." Former team-mate Ryan Lowe said before the service: "You only have to look at the want to celebrate his life in style because he was a brilliant character, fantastic guy, unbelievable person and yeah, he'll be sadly missed. "But, as they'll do, they'll give him a good it's been a sad moment all round."Jim McNulty, the current Rochdale manager, said: "Joe was everything; he was our ultimate team mate and will remain so. Joe stood for all the principles through life and through his fight in life and how he converted his fight to happiness and enjoying the journey."
Sky News
18-04-2025
- Health
- Sky News
Joe Thompson: Former Rochdale footballer dies aged 36 after third cancer diagnosis
Former Rochdale player Joe Thompson has died aged 36. His former club said it was "devastated" to learn of his death. Thompson, who retired in 2019, was diagnosed with cancer for a third time last year. In its statement, Rochdale FC said he died "peacefully at home on Thursday, with his family by his side". He made over 200 appearances for Rochdale, who he joined from Manchester United 's academy in 2005. The club posted a tribute on X, describing the former midfielder as "a warm personality who had a deep connection with our club from a young age". In her tribute on Instagram, Thompson's wife Chantelle said he had "made such an impact on so many people" and he was "the most incredible husband, son, brother, friend and father". During his career, he played for Tranmere Rovers, Bury and Carlisle United, with spells on loan at Wrexham and Southport. He was first diagnosed with Hodgkin lymphoma in 2013, while playing for Tranmere. When Thompson rejoined Rochdale from Carlisle in 2016 the disease soon returned, but he confirmed he was cancer free in June 2017. Two years later, he announced his retirement at the age of 29, saying his body had been pushed "to the limit" having twice undergone treatment for cancer. Last year, he revealed he had been diagnosed with stage four lymphoma which had spread to his lungs. Hodgkin lymphoma is a relatively aggressive type of cancer that can spread quickly through the body, according to the NHS. Rochdale, who face Altrincham on Friday, have confirmed that players will wear black armbands during the National League match.
Yahoo
18-04-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
Joe Thompson: Former Rochdale footballer dies aged 36 after third cancer diagnosis
Former Rochdale player Joe Thompson has died aged 36. His former club said it was "devastated" to learn of his death. Thompson, who retired in 2019, was diagnosed with cancer for a third time last year. In its statement, Rochdale FC said he died "peacefully at home on Thursday, with his family by his side". He made over 200 appearances for Rochdale, who he joined from Manchester United's academy in 2005. The club posted a tribute on X, describing the former midfielder as "a warm personality who had a deep connection with our club from a young age". In her tribute on Instagram, Thompson's wife Chantelle said he had "made such an impact on so many people" and he was "the most incredible husband, son, brother, friend and father". During his career, he played for Tranmere Rovers, Bury and Carlisle United, with spells on loan at Wrexham and Southport. He was first diagnosed with Hodgkin lymphoma in 2013, while playing for Tranmere. When Thompson rejoined Rochdale from Carlisle in 2016 the disease soon returned, but he confirmed he was cancer free in June 2017. Two years later, he announced his retirement at the age of 29, saying his body had been pushed "to the limit" having twice undergone treatment for cancer. Last year, he revealed he had been diagnosed with stage four lymphoma which had spread to his lungs. Read more from Sky News: Hodgkin lymphoma is a relatively aggressive type of cancer that can spread quickly through the body, according to the NHS. Rochdale, who face Altrincham on Friday, have confirmed that players will wear black armbands during the National League match.
