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Footballer Joe Thompson dies aged 36 after battling cancer 3 times as Man Utd pay tribute
Former Manchester United prospect Joe Thompson, 36, has died after the ex-Wrexham, Rochdale and Tranmere Rovers star was diagnosed with cancer for the third time in April last year
Former Manchester United prospect Joe Thompson, 36, has died.
Thompson was diagnosed with cancer for a third time in April 2024, following his retirement from football in 2019. He had stage four lymphoma, a type of blood cancer, which had spread to his lungs.
The midfielder had twice beaten the disease during his playing days - which he started in the Red Devils' academy. However, he would never make an appearance at Old Trafford and moved to Rochdale where he made his professional debut.
He would also turn out for Tranmere, Bury, Wrexham, Southport and Carlisle. In an emotional tribute, Rochdale shared the news of his passing.
In a statement, they said: "Joe, who had been bravely battling cancer for a third time, passed away peacefully at home on Thursday, with his family by his side.
"Known by those close to Rochdale as ‘Joey T’, he made over 200 appearances for his local team, representing the badge with pride.
"We first knew Joe primarily as a talented footballer, but we would soon grow to adore his loving, infectious personality. He faced every battle head-on, both on and off the pitch.
"His journey and indomitable spirit have been an inspiration for everyone who has been touched by his story.
"Above all of that, Joe was a loving husband to Chantelle and an incredible father to Thailula and Athena Rae. Our thoughts are with Joe’s family and friends at this incredibly sad time."
The Bath-born beat nodular sclerosis Hodgkin lymphoma in 2014 after six months of chemotherapy. In March 2017, however, he confirmed the cancer had returned after a tumour was found on his chest.
Thompson would stop playing as he underwent more treatment - including a stem cell transplant - and was told he was in complete remission again after fighting back, returning to football and Rochdale in December, 2017.
He retired in 2019, after making more than 200 appearances Rochdale.
United also paid tribute to Thompson following the sad news. A post on their X account alongside a picture of Thompson read: A man who epitomised our club's values.
"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."
Tranmere also shared a tribute before asking supporters to participate in a minutes applause for Thompson in the seventh minute of their League Two fixture with Doncaster Rovers on Good Friday.
Daily Star Sunday
Former Manchester United prospect Joe Thompson, 36, has died after the ex-Wrexham, Rochdale and Tranmere Rovers star was diagnosed with cancer for the third time in April last year
Former Manchester United prospect Joe Thompson, 36, has died.
Thompson was diagnosed with cancer for a third time in April 2024, following his retirement from football in 2019. He had stage four lymphoma, a type of blood cancer, which had spread to his lungs.
The midfielder had twice beaten the disease during his playing days - which he started in the Red Devils' academy. However, he would never make an appearance at Old Trafford and moved to Rochdale where he made his professional debut.
He would also turn out for Tranmere, Bury, Wrexham, Southport and Carlisle. In an emotional tribute, Rochdale shared the news of his passing.
In a statement, they said: "Joe, who had been bravely battling cancer for a third time, passed away peacefully at home on Thursday, with his family by his side.
"Known by those close to Rochdale as ‘Joey T’, he made over 200 appearances for his local team, representing the badge with pride.
"We first knew Joe primarily as a talented footballer, but we would soon grow to adore his loving, infectious personality. He faced every battle head-on, both on and off the pitch.
"His journey and indomitable spirit have been an inspiration for everyone who has been touched by his story.
"Above all of that, Joe was a loving husband to Chantelle and an incredible father to Thailula and Athena Rae. Our thoughts are with Joe’s family and friends at this incredibly sad time."
The Bath-born beat nodular sclerosis Hodgkin lymphoma in 2014 after six months of chemotherapy. In March 2017, however, he confirmed the cancer had returned after a tumour was found on his chest.
Thompson would stop playing as he underwent more treatment - including a stem cell transplant - and was told he was in complete remission again after fighting back, returning to football and Rochdale in December, 2017.
He retired in 2019, after making more than 200 appearances Rochdale.
United also paid tribute to Thompson following the sad news. A post on their X account alongside a picture of Thompson read: A man who epitomised our club's values.
"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."
Tranmere also shared a tribute before asking supporters to participate in a minutes applause for Thompson in the seventh minute of their League Two fixture with Doncaster Rovers on Good Friday.
Daily Star Sunday