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flag An 81-year-old dementia patient, Adron O'Connor, moved the nation on BBC Breakfast with his emotional return to Wembley and heartfelt message from Sir Geoff Hurst.

flag On October 10, 2025, BBC Breakfast aired a touching segment featuring Adron O'Connor, an 81-year-old Bristol City and England fan with dementia, who shared his emotional journey on air. flag Diagnosed in 2022, O'Connor, a 1966 World Cup final attendee, had returned to Wembley in 2024 as an honorary mascot during a match between England and Wales, part of a campaign by the Football Association and Alzheimer's Society. flag The broadcast highlighted the challenges dementia poses to fans and their families, underscored by O'Connor’s tears during a surprise video message from Sir Geoff Hurst. flag Hosts Naga Munchetty and Charlie Stayt emphasized awareness, compassion, and the enduring power of football memories.

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