Summary

  • Six year-old Bradley Lowery dies after long illness

  • Sunderland fan moved people across the world

  • Became a mascot for SAFC and led England out

  • Won BBC Match of the Day's Goal of the Month

  1. Tributes flood in for Bradley Lowerypublished at 20:31 British Summer Time 7 July 2017

    The six-year-old died from terminal cancer.

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  2. Sunderland fan Bradley Lowery diespublished at 20:27 British Summer Time 7 July 2017

    The six-year-old struck up a friendship with striker Jermain Defoe after being diagnosed with cancer.

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  3. Our live coverage throughout the daypublished at 19:02 British Summer Time 7 July 2017

    Our updates have finished on a sad day when "inspirational" Bradley Lowery passed away.

    You can watch a video of his life below. Thank you for joining us.

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    Bradley Lowery loses 'inspirational' cancer battle

  4. More players pay tribute to 'inspiration' Bradley Lowerypublished at 18:54

    Sunderland full-back Bryan Oviedo says the players will remember Bradley forever:

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    Aston Villa player Jack Grealish called Bradley "a true warrior".

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  5. 'Keeper Bradley scored against pays tribute to six-year-oldpublished at 18:47 British Summer Time 7 July 2017

    Former Chelsea goalkeeper Asmir Begovic was between the sticks in December when Bradley Lowery scored a penalty which went on to be named Match of the Day's goal of the month.

    Now at Bournemouth, he's paid his own tribute:

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    Speaking of that goal, you can see what the Match of the Day pundits made of it below:

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    Seriously ill Bradley wins goal of the month on Match of the Day

  6. Applause rings out for Bradleypublished at 18:39 British Summer Time 7 July 2017

    Durham and Lancaster fans have united for a minute's applause for Bradley Lowery at their match in the T20 Blast tonight:

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  7. 'Cancer has no colours. We stand together'published at 18:33 British Summer Time 7 July 2017

    Chelsea have shared this video of Bradley meeting the squad at Sunderland's Stadium of Light last year:

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  8. More tributes pour in from footballerspublished at 18:29 British Summer Time 7 July 2017

    West Brom player Jake Livermore says Bradley Lowery "touched his heart":

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    Arsenal forward Joel Campbell says Bradley was a "hero":

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  9. Minute's applause for Bradley at the cricket tonightpublished at 18:24 British Summer Time 7 July 2017

    There will also be a minute's applause ahead of Durham vs Lancaster in memory of Bradley Lowery today.

    Bradley LoweryImage source, PA
  10. Sports stars and fans pay tributepublished at 18:17 British Summer Time 7 July 2017

    Presenter and Newcastle United fan Lynsey Hipgrave tweeted her tribute to "brave boy" Bradley Lowery:

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    And former Madrid and Bolton defender Ivan Campo said it was the "worst news":

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  11. Chair of Neuroblastoma UK honours Bradley Lowerypublished at 18:07 British Summer Time 7 July 2017

    The chair of Neuroblastoma UK has shared a statement following Bradley Lowery's death.

    The six-year-old battled the disease since he was 18 months old.

    Dr Guy Blanchard said he spoke on behalf of "all in the neuroblastoma community" when expressing his sadness over the news.

    He added: "Bradley's story raised significant awareness of a disease that is responsible for one in six of all children's cancer deaths."

    Bradley LoweryImage source, Getty Images
  12. Bradley Lowery's honour at Grand National rememberedpublished at 18:00 British Summer Time 7 July 2017

    Six-year-old Bradley Lowery was given honorary 41st place in the race card for the Grand National in April.

    Aintree Racecourse have today shared their condolences after the boy's death.

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  13. International news outlets pay tribute to Bradley Lowerypublished at 17:57 British Summer Time 7 July 2017

    News organisations from across the world have reported on the death of six-year-old Sunderland fan Bradley Lowery.

    Some of the countries the news has reached include Spain, France and Nigeria.

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  14. Match of the Day pundit John Hartson pays tribute to Bradley Lowerypublished at 17:53 British Summer Time 7 July 2017

    Match of the Day pundit and former footballer John Hartson has paid tribute to Bradley Lowery, who died today.

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    Hartson survived after suffering testicular cancer which spread to his brain and lungs in 2009.

  15. Match ticket sales donated to Bradley's charitypublished at 17:48 British Summer Time 7 July 2017

    Bury Football Club will donate all the money from ticket sales for tonight's match against Sunderland to Bradley Lowery's charity.

    The club earlier announced a minute's applause for the six-year-old is also expected to take place at the game.

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  16. Bradley Lowery dies day after Defoe broke downpublished at 17:41 British Summer Time 7 July 2017

    Bradley Lowery has passed away one day after his hero and "best friend" Jermain Defoe broke down while talking about the little boy.

    The six-year-old and the ex-Sunderland player formed a close friendship when Bradley became a mascot for SAFC.

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    Bradley Lowery will always be in my heart - Defoe

  17. John Terry pays tribute to Bradleypublished at 17:36 British Summer Time 7 July 2017

    Former England and Chelsea captain John Terry posted this tribute:

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  18. 'I will miss you forever kiddo'published at 17:31 British Summer Time 7 July 2017

    Sunderland goalkeeper Vito Mannone has posted this on Instagram:

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    It is like losing one of my family and from today I will have someone more to make proud anytime I step on to a football pitch.

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    I am sure god (will) have a place for you up there where you can spend amazing moments playing football without suffering anymore.

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    My prayers 🏻goes to all the family and people connected to @BradleysFight. I will miss you forever kiddo."

  19. Bradley and Jermain: The friendship that captured a nationpublished at 17:26 British Summer Time 7 July 2017

    Sunderland superfan Bradley Lowery and his hero Jermain Defoe became "best mates" as he battled neuroblastoma.

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  20. Labour leader pays tribute to Bradleypublished at 17:21 British Summer Time 7 July 2017

    Bradley Lowery's plight transcended football.

    Labour leader Jeremy Corbyn writes:

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