Joe Thompson, who retired at the age of 29 in 2019, was diagnosed with cancer for a third time last yearThe former Rochdale football player Joe Thompson has died at the age of 36. Thompson, who retired at the age of 29 in 2019, was diagnosed with ­cancer for a third time last year.His former club said in a statement: “Rochdale Football Club is devastated to learn of the passing of Joe Thompson. Joe, who had been bravely battling cancer for a third time, passed away peacefully at home on Thursday, with his family by his side.” Continue reading...