Bradley Lowery: Sunderland fan dies after long illness

Bradley Lowery: Sunderland fan dies after long illness


Little BRADLEY died short while ago R.I.P brave
Young man

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Bradley Lowery: Sunderland fan dies after long illness


BBC

Saturday 7th July 2017

'Inspirational' Bradley Lowery loses cancer battle


Six-year-old Bradley Lowery, whose plight touched the lives of many people, has died after a long illness.

The Sunderland fan was diagnosed with neuroblastoma - a rare type of cancer - when he was 18 months old.

Bradley went on to be the club's mascot and became "best mates" with his hero, striker Jermain Defoe. He also led England out at Wembley for a World Cup qualifier against Lithuania.

His death was confirmed on social media by his parents.

The posting read: "My brave boy has went with the angels today.

"He was our little superhero and put the biggest fight up but he was needed else where. There are no words to describe how heart broken we are."

Bradley underwent treatment and was in remission, but relapsed last year.

Well-wishers raised more than £700,000 in 2016 to pay for him to be given antibody treatment in New York, but medics then found his cancer had grown and his family was informed his illness was terminal.

In December, Bradley's parents Gemma and Carl, from Blackhall Colliery in County Durham, were told he only had "months to live".

Four months later they were told the latest and final round of his treatment had failed.

He underwent "tumour-shrinking treatment" at Newcastle's Royal Victoria Infirmary but the cancer continued to spread.

On 24 May, Mrs Lowery said Bradley had left hospital to start palliative care at home, adding more tumours had been found and further radiotherapy was planned.

Then, on 28 June the family wrote on Facebook: "Bradley is deteriorating fast, his temperature is going very high his breathing very fast his oxygen levels low.

"He is sleeping most the time apart from odd times awake. We knew this was coming but we are heartbroken beyond words."

On 1 July, his family posted a picture of Bradley with Defoe who, after signing for Bournemouth, returned to the North East to see him.

On Thursday, before Bradley's death, Defoe broke down in tears during a press conference for his new club and said the six-year-old would "always be in my heart".

Bradley became known worldwide following an appeal that saw him receive 250,000 Christmas cards from countries as far away as Australia and New Zealand.

In December, he met England manager Gareth Southgate and Match of the Day pundit Gary Lineker at the BBC Sports Personality of the Year event in Birmingham.

Bradley then won the programme's December goal of the month award after he took a penalty ahead of Sunderland's game against Chelsea.
He has also appeared as a mascot for Everton, who pledged £200,000 to his fundraising campaign, and was visited in hospital by a number of Sunderland players.

A dream came true when he appeared as mascot for the England team at Wembley Stadium before a game that saw Defoe score a goal.

He was also given honorary 41st place in the race card for the Grand National at Aintree in April.

On 30 June a charity single, "Smile For Bradley" by LIV'n'G, entered the singles chart at number 28. All proceeds from the song will go to the Bradley Lowery Foundation, which has been set up in his honour.

Bradley got to try out the racecourse's weighing scales - coming in at 2st 12.5lb (18.37kg)

Bradley was named Child of Courage at the Pride of North East Awards just days before a party was held to celebrate his sixth birthday, which was attended by Defoe and 250 other well-wishers.

Fewer than 100 children in the UK are diagnosed each year with neuroblastoma and most living with the condition are under the age of five.

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Very sad news and puts it all in perspective. RIP

Glad to see someone changed the thread title though, that seemed very cold.

May you now rest in peace Bradley thoughts with your family and friends at this awful sad time.

From Facebook



Matthew Chunkalata Hitchings

For years he's been struggling with this awful disease

Beneath that gorgeous smile, crippling pain nobody ever sees
In his six short years of life on this wicked horrible land
Amazing memories made along the way with his family holding his hand

He's been a mascot and met his idol Jermaine defoe
A friendship that can't be broken, a bond we can only dream to know
Family holidays have been taken, fun trips out had by all
I can't believe the biggest smile belongs on someone so small

I prey his family take small comfort from knowing so many people cared

And do it with a smile, do it that Bradley Lowery way.

Rest in peace Bradley, what a brave little man you are.

Rip little man

News like this puts our daily squabbles into perspective.

RIP little man

Sad, sad news...What a brave and courageous little man..RIP

R.I.P You showed the world tremendous bravery and courage.

R.I.P. Bradley - you showed so many people how life should be lived despite your pain. You were a real inspiration and captured the hearts of so many.

Rip little man. Showed the world how to tackle anything with a smile on his face.

so sad, I have always liked defoe however the way he has been with little Bradly really shows the type of guy he is I have a great respect for him now.

I feel for the family as no ne should go through this type of thing and really puts things into prospective in life .

RIP little man

Really sad news, any football fan who read about Bradley will be touched by this news. I can't imagine what his parents are going through right now. RIP Bradley as you sleep with the angels.

RIP BRAVE BRADLEY

So sad this r.i.p little man

Really sad for an incredibly brave little lad!

RIP Bradley and I hope ALL clubs take a moment to remember you on opening day!

Credit to Jermaine Defoe too!

Very sad news RIP BRAVE BRADLEY

i,v been spilling tears.rest in peace marra.

Oh dear, RIP little fella. So sad.

Yes,rest in peace and keep that smile.

R.i.p little man so sad god bless

Your amazing smile, spirit and courage touched all our hearts and you will live on in those hearts and never be forgotten. R. I. P. little man.

Such a brave young lad - condolences to his family - RIP Little one