MANY FORMER TOP PLAYERS ARE ALSO BATTLING THE DISEASE
DENIS Law is among many former footballers battling dementia.
The ordeal of England great Sir Bobby Charlton, 83, was made public last November amid family hopes it would raise awareness.
Gordon Cowans, 62, a European Cup winner with Aston Villa, was diagnosed with early onset dementia in March last year.
In August 2017 ex-Aberdeen boss Jimmy Calderwood, 66, said he had early onset dementia and last year was said to be “coping”.
Others include former Northern Ireland international Chris Nicholl, 74, Scotland stalwart Gordon McQueen, 69, ex-Rangers striker Jimmy Millar, 86, and Burnley hero Jimmy Robson, 82.
Dave Watson, 74, capped 65 times by England, has a neurodegenerative disease similar to what killed West Brom legend Jeff Astle in 2002.