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Michael Owen's son calls dad ‘inspirational’ as he opens up on rare disease that caused blindness


Former England striker Michael Owen's son gushed over his famous dad and said he was "inspirational" as he opened up on his sight loss condition – Stargardt disease

Michael Owen's teenage son sweetly said his dad was "inspirational" and has helped him "through hard times" as he candidly opened up on his sight loss condition. James was diagnosed with the rare condition at the age of eight and opened up on his struggles growing up before paying a sweet tribute to his dad. Michael Owen's teenage son sweetly said his dad was "inspirational" and has helped him "through hard times" as he candidly opened up on his sight loss condition (Image: Ken McKay/ITV/REX/Shutterstock)

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