Former English soccer player Joe Thompson died Thursday at the age of 36 following a third cancer diagnosis. Thompson's wife, Chantelle, announced the news on Instagram (h/t People.com's Latoya Gayle ), writing in part:

Joe Thompson, a former Manchester United academy player who made more than 200 appearances for local club Rochdale, has died. He was 36. Fifth-tier English club Rochdale announced that Thompson, who had been fighting cancer for a third time,

Former Rochdale midfielder Joe Thompson has died at the age of 36. Thompson was diagnosed with cancer for the third time in 2024 after four years in remission. “Rochdale Football Club is devastated to learn of the passing of Joe Thompson,