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I’ve been so close to suicide, says rugby World Cup winner Steve Thompson

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Steve Thompson was diagnosed with early-onset dementia and chronic traumatic encephalopathy in November 2020. The former sportsman stars in BBC documentary Head On: Rugby, Dementia And Me. The 43-year-old hooker was part of the team which lifted the Webb Ellis Cup in 2003.

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The Independent

I’ve been so close to suicide, says rugby World Cup winner Steve Thompson

The former England hooker was diagnosed with early-onset dementia and chronic traumatic encephalopathy in November 2020.

2 years ago·London, United Kingdom

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Irish Independent

I’ve been so close to suicide, says rugby World Cup winner Steve Thompson

Rugby World Cup winner Steve Thompson has revealed there were times while filming his BBC documentary about struggling with dementia that he wanted to end his life.

2 years ago·Ireland

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Shropshire Star

I’ve been so close to suicide, says rugby World Cup winner Steve Thompson

Rugby World Cup winner Steve Thompson has revealed there were times while filming his BBC documentary about struggling with dementia that he wanted to end his life.

2 years ago·Ketley, United Kingdom

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Evening Standard

I’ve been so close to suicide, says rugby World Cup winner Steve Thompson

The former England hooker was diagnosed with early-onset dementia and chronic traumatic encephalopathy in November 2020.

2 years ago·London, United Kingdom

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Roscommon Herald

I’ve been so close to suicide, says rugby World Cup winner Steve Thompson

By Ellie Iorizzo, PA Senior Entertainment Reporter Rugby World Cup winner Steve Thompson has revealed there were times while filming his BBC documentary about struggling with dementia that he wanted to end his life. The 43-year-old former England hooker, part of the team which lifted the Webb Ellis Cup in Australia in 2003, was diagnosed with early-onset dementia and chronic traumatic...Source

2 years ago

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