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Former Premier League Goalkeeper Receives Palliative Care After Being Diagnosed with Terminal Illnesses

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Former Premier League goalkeeper Russell Hoult is receiving palliative care after being diagnosed with two terminal illnesses. Hoult, 52, played for Leicester, Derby, Notts County, Portsmouth, and West Brom during a long and successful playing career, making 141 appearances in the Premier League. He was diagnosed with primary sclerosing cholangitis in 2023 and stage four bile duct cancer in 2024, both of which are now deemed terminal. His daughter Kayleigh and son Carter, both 24, are running the Leicester Half Marathon to raise money for AMMF -- The Cholangiocarcinoma Charity.

Key Takeaways:

  • Russell Hoult, a 52-year-old former Premier League goalkeeper, has been diagnosed with two terminal illnesses: primary sclerosing cholangitis and stage four bile duct cancer.
  • Hoult played for several top-tier clubs, including Leicester, Derby, Notts County, Portsmouth, and West Brom, over a 20-year period and made 141 appearances in the Premier League.
  • His daughter Kayleigh and son Carter, both 24, are participating in the Leicester Half Marathon to raise funds for AMMF, The Cholangiocarcinoma Charity, in honor of their father's strength and courage.
  • The fundraising page has already received £7,089 from 322 people, with Hoult being "overwhelmed by the fundraising and how much we have raised so far."
  • Kayleigh described her father as "an absolutely amazing guy inside and out" and "a character who never takes life seriously, he has good days and bad days but he is not giving up."
  • Hoult's family is using his positive attitude as a source of strength, with Kayleigh stating, "He is a warrior and this helps our family to keep strong also."

Russell Hoult, at the age of 37, with Leicester.Photo credit: Matthew Peters/Manchester United via Getty Images

Russell Hoult made 141 Premier League appearances during his 20-year career

Statistics:

  • Russell Hoult played for Leicester, Derby, Notts County, Portsmouth, and West Brom over a 20-year period.
  • He made 141 appearances in the Premier League during his career.
  • The fundraising page has received £7,089 from 322 people.
  • Primary sclerosing cholangitis and bile duct cancer are both terminal illnesses.
  • 24-year-old Kayleigh and her brother Carter are running the Leicester Half Marathon in honor of their father's strength and courage.

Sources:

  • BBC News article: "Former Premier League goalkeeper receiving palliative care after terminal illness diagnosis"
  • The Mirror article: "Former Premier League goalkeeper receives palliative care after terminal illness diagnosis"
  • Kayleigh's Just Giving page: "Running for Dad - Russell Hoult"

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