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Terry Yorath said his 15-year-old son's death shaped the rest of his life
Summary
Former Leeds and Wales midfielder Terry Yorath has died at 75 after a short illness. He and his family said the 1992 death of his son Daniel and the 1985 Valley Parade fire were defining events in his later life.
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Terry Yorath, the former Leeds and Wales midfielder, has died aged 75 after a short illness. He was celebrated for his career on the pitch and later spoke openly about personal losses that affected him deeply. In 1992 his 15-year-old son, Daniel, died and was later found to have hypertrophic cardiomyopathy. Yorath was also at Bradford as player-coach in 1985 when the Valley Parade fire occurred.
Notable facts:
- Yorath has died aged 75 after a short illness, and his family has shared tributes.
- His son Daniel died in May 1992 and was later found to have had hypertrophic cardiomyopathy.
- Yorath was connected to Bradford when the 1985 Valley Parade fire killed 56 people.
- He spoke publicly about turning to alcohol after Daniel's death, which affected his marriage and led to legal consequences.
Summary:
Yorath's family and colleagues have paid tribute, and his daughter Gabby Logan described him as kind-hearted and generous while recalling recent conversations during a hospital stay. Undetermined at this time.
