Former Hull City striker Dean Windass has been diagnosed with stage 2 dementia.
Former Manchester United and Blackburn defender David May shared the news on BBC Breakfast on Friday morning, while speaking about concerns about the condition in ex-players, along with ex-Leeds midfielder and dementia campaigner John Stiles.
Stage 2 dementia causes memory lapses and mild cognitive decline.
May has since posted on X, confirming he had spoken to Windass and been given permission to speak about the 55-year-old’s condition.
His post said: “FYI, I spoke to @DWindass10 last night and asked his permission. He was 100 per cent behind me mentioning that he had been diagnosed with stage 2 dementia. Deano has just…