Dean Windass' dementia diagnosis revealed as authorities urged to tackle disease

The 55-year-old former Hull, Bradford and Aberdeen striker was diagnosed with stage two dementia last year but it only came to light on Friday morning.

Fri, 10 Jan, 2025 - 17:19

Jamie Gardner

Dean Windass' dementia diagnosis was revealed on Friday as campaigners sought to bring political pressure to bear on football to tackle neurodegenerative disease among former players.

The 55-year-old former Hull, Bradford and Aberdeen striker was diagnosed with stage two dementia last year but it only came to light on Friday morning, with ex-Manchester United defender David May revealing the news with Windass' blessing during a BBC Breakfast interview.