Tributes have been paid from across the political spectrum to former Glasgow Labour leader and councillor Malcolm Cunning who has died, aged 65. News of his death was announced by Scottish Labour leader Anas Sarwar on Sunday.
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Former Bury player Len Johnrose has tragically died following a battle with a motor neurone disease (MND).
The former footballer had a six-year spell with Bury between 1993 and 1999. He also played for Blackburn, Hartlepool, Burnley and Swansea while also helping to raise funds for the MND Association following his diagnosis in 2018.
After announcing his diagnosis, he sought to raise awareness of the condition among players through his Project 92 campaign. He got the idea after the 2019 FIELD study identified a four-fold increased risk of developing MND among footballers compared to the general population.
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In 2020, Johnrose told the PA news agency: "That (increased risk) should cause massive shockwaves, but it’s barely caused a ripple. We really need to get that message out there.”
The Len Johnrose Trust tweeted: "We are heartbroken to tell you that our leader, Len Johnrose, passed away this morning. Len was an incredibly proud husband and father. Our thoughts are with his family and friends at this very sad time.”
While it is still not clear what causes MND with no cure available, there is a one in 300 risk of a person developing MND in their lifetime. Johnrose launched the #IceFoot92 challenge last year to raise funds for the MND Association, where participants were challenged to immerse their feet in icy water for 92 seconds.
Since then, guidance has been introduced to help avoid any headin in under-11s football training. Meanwhile, the Football Association will trial the complete removal of heading in selected under-12s competitions this season.
The MND issued a statement paying tribute to Johnrose, it said: "Len lived with
Tributes have been paid from across the political spectrum to former Glasgow Labour leader and councillor Malcolm Cunning who has died, aged 65. News of his death was announced by Scottish Labour leader Anas Sarwar on Sunday.
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Jolie filed for divorce from Pitt after two years of marriage.Jolie cited irreconcilable differences in her filing, and an attorney for the actress, Robert Offer, told the at the time that the decision was made «for the health of the family.» She also asked for physical custody of their kids — 21-year-old Maddox, 18-year-old Pax, 17-year-old Zahara, 16-year-old Shiloh and 14-year-old twins Knox and Vivienne.In November of the same year, Pitt responded to Jolie's divorce petition, asking for both joint legal and physical custody of their six children in his filing.Since then, it's been anything but conscious uncoupling between the two, due to an intense custody battle, though things seemed to have cooled in recent months. From their legal fight to their dating lives, let's take a look at where 58-year-old Pitt and 47-year-old Jolie stand now since their separation in 2016.Shortly after Jolie filed for divorce, reports surfaced that Pitt was being investigated for child abuse after Maddox allegedly inserted himself into a fight between his parents during a flight home from Europe. However, a source told ET at the time that it was «totally a child-parent disagreement,» and any reports of inappropriate physical conduct are «exaggerated or untrue.»By November 2016, Pitt had been cleared of child abuse allegations by the Department of Child and Family Services. “It wasn’t clearly founded that there was any abuse by Pitt,” a source told ET at the time.In a statement to ET, Jolie's team expressed relief that the investigation had concluded.
social media to share her condolences. Read more: Lorraine Kelly and Rylan lead Darius Danesh tributes as Pop Idol star dies just 41Taking to Twitter, the Consett-born singer and actress, wrote: "Still processing the new of Darius’s death, a big brother to all of us in popidol. I’ll always remember his wonderful warm tall hugs and his words of wisdom.
Gareth Gates is among the stars who have paid tribute to Darius Campbell Danesh following the shocking news that he has died at the age of 41.MORE: Pop Idol star Darius Campbell Danesh dies aged 41Sharing a sweet baby-faced throwback photo of the pair from their Pop Idol days on Instagram, Gareth wrote: "I can't quite believe the news of my dear friend Darius passing. I'm heartbroken.