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British Soccer Star Joe Thompson Dead at 36 After Cancer Battle

British soccer player Joe Thompson has died at 36 after battling cancer. His wife, Chantelle Thompson, shared a touching tribute to honor him

… Our brave and courageous Joey passed away in the early hours of Thursday morning,” Joe’s wife, Chantelle Thompson, wrote via Instagram one day later on Friday, April 18. “He was the most incredible husband, son, brother, friend and father to our beautiful daughters who will now carry his light and legacy on and I will continue to keep filling them up with Joe’s love every single day.” Us Weekly looks back at the stars who died before their time, including Amy Winehouse, Prince and Whitney Houston — see the most shocking celeb deaths

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