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BREAKING NEWS: Former Man United, Leeds and Scotland footballer Gordon McQueen dies aged 70, after his 'cruel battle' with dementia left Sky Sports News presenter daughter Hayley and their family heartbroken

Former Manchester United and Scotland footballer has died at the age of 70 after a battle against dementia.

McQueen - who played 184 times for the Red Devils and won the FA Cup in 1983 - was diagnosed with vascular dementia in 2021, with his family regularly documenting his struggles to raise awareness about the disease.

In a statement from the McQueen family announcing his passing, they said they were 'beyond heartbroken' and hailed him as 'the ultimate entertainer' who was 'the heart and soul of the dressing room' and showed bravery until the very end.