BREAKING Dean Windass recognized with dementia at 55 as ex-Premier League star speaks out
Former Premier League striker Dean Windass has been diagnosed with stage two dementia at the age of just 55.
The former Hull City and Bradford City forward’s condition was revealed by ex-Manchester United star David May on BBC Breakfast. May later took to X to explain that his friend had given him permission to discuss his dementia to help raise awareness.
The symptoms of stage two dementia include experiencing subtle memory lapses, such as forgetting everyday phrases or names, and misplacing important objects like eyeglasses or car keys.
Windass, now a football pundit, then shared a video of himself singing in his car on social media, with the caption: “Just got to keep smiling and trying to help people.”
May spoke about dementia live on TV, where he revealed Windass’ diagnosis. “I only spoke to Dean Windass yesterday, ex-professional footballer,” May said. “I asked Deano how he is. He’s been diagnosed with Stage 2 dementia. He’s the same age as me and he’s worried sick of how it’s going to be in the future for him.”
The striker enjoyed a goal-laden career in England and with Aberdeen in Scotland, but is perhaps best known for scoring the stunning volley that fired his hometown club Hull to the Premier League in the Championship play-off final against Bristol City in 2008.
Windass plundered nearly 200 goals in a career spanning two decades. The Yorkshire bulldozer battered defences up and down the land, becoming the third top scorer in Bradford City’s history, during two spells with the Bantams, plus notching 89 goals for Hull.
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