STEVE BRUCE is ready to undergo tests for signs of dementia. The Aston Villa boss was renowned for his often bloody bravery in both boxes as a centre-half. Now, alerted by fears expressed by Alan Shearer over the dangers of heading the ball, Bruce accepts he should have doctors examine him. Bruce, 56 – who […]
CELTIC legend Billy McNeill’s family last night revealed he is battling dementia. The stricken Lisbon Lions hero has been robbed of his speech by the degenerative brain illness. Billy, 76, is now being cared for at his home in Newton Mearns, Glasgow, by devoted wife Liz, 73. She said: “We just live day by day.” […]
ALI’s doctor spoke of his final hours yesterday and said God wanted his greatest champion in heaven. Dr Abraham Lieberman, who helped the star in his battle against Parkinson’s disease, was beside Ali’s bed until an hour before he died. He said: “Everyone thought something bad would happen but you hope you will beat the […]