Belgian footballer Miguel van Damme has sadly passed away at the age of 28.
The goalkeeper lost his brave battle with Leukaemia and leaves behind his wife and young daughter.
Van Damme revealed in September 2020 that his Leukaemia was incurableCredit: Instagram @miguelvd16
He was first diagnosed with Leukaemia during a medical check-up prior to the 2016-17 season, before fighting the illness on and off for the last five-and-a-half years.
After bravely battling the disease twice Van Damme told fans in September 2020 that his cancer had returned for a third time, and that this time it was incurable.
His wife, Kyana Dobbelaere, announced he had passed away this morning in a heartbreaking Instagram post.
She wrote: “Our dearest darling, daddy left for his last match last night, a match that can no longer be won. You left us very slowly, yet you did it again in your own way… very strong.
“You fought like a lion. We are so thankful for who you were. An example for many.
“You have made me realise that there is no such thing as giving up, even if there was only that one small glimmer of success, time and again you got over it.
Source : www.thesun.co.uk
