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Sophie Brownson

Family of Newcastle hero John Tudor appeal to Geordies as dementia battle 'takes its toll'

His face still lights up with a flash of recognition as he relives his glory days at Newcastle United.

John Tudor formed one of the club's great strike partnerships alongside Malcolm Macdonald in the 70s. But the Newcastle hero has spent the last 15 years locked in a battle with dementia and his condition is slowly getting worse.

John, 74, lives in America with his wife, Anne Tudor, after moving there decades ago on a mission to get youngsters into playing the game.

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