Former footballer Dean Windass, 55, diagnosed with dementia, fuels calls for player health support.

Former footballer Dean Windass, 55, has been diagnosed with stage two dementia, highlighting concerns about the sport's impact on players' long-term health. Windass, known for his key roles in promoting Hull City and Bradford City to the Premier League, believes repeated head impacts during his career may have contributed to his condition. This diagnosis has spurred campaigns for a dementia strategy and care fund for affected players, with support from David Beckham and local mayors.

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