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The Independent UK
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Ex-Aston Villa and Norwich striker John Deehan battles neurodegenerative disease

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John Deehan, the former Aston Villa, West Brom, Norwich and Ipswich striker has been battling a neurodegenerative disease for the last six years.

The 64-year-old made close to 400 top-level appearances between 1975 and 1990, but now his wife Linda has revealed his struggles with serious illness.

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