Dylan Tombides Dies At The Age Of 20[/b]
Dylan Tombides, the West Ham United striker, has died from cancer at the tragically young age of 20.
Tombides was diagnosed with testicular cancer in 2011 but fought courageously; representing Australia at youth and Under-23 level and making his Hammers debut last season. The Australian passed away on Friday with his family at his bedside. Tombides' passing will be marked by a minute's applause ahead of West Ham's Barclays Premier League fixture with Crystal Palace at Upton Park on Saturday. West Ham players will also wear black armbands.
The youngster, who passed away on Friday with his family by his bedside, was regarded as one of Australia's brightest prospect after signing for the Irons at 14. West Ham announced today in a club statement. West Ham United announced the sad news that forward Dylan Tombides has passed away at the age of 20 following his brave battle with cancer,' the club statement read. Dylan passed away on Friday morning with his family by his side having courageously fought the disease for three years after initially being diagnosed with testicular cancer in summer 2011. West Ham added in the club statement that Dylan's amazing resilience and positivity saw him through months of surgery and chemotherapy, while his outstanding talent saw him make his first-team debut in a League Cup tie with Wigan Athletic at the Boleyn Ground in September 2012. Away from the pitch, Dylan did a huge amount of work to raise awareness of male cancer, supporting the One for the Boys campaign at a number of high-profile events alongside the likes of Hollywood star Samuel L Jackson, snooker star Jimmy White and fellow Australian Peter Andre.
Dylan was respected by everyone who knew him for his intelligent views on the game and his larger than life character. He was a loving son, amazing brother and well-respected member of the West Ham squad. He will be hugely missed by everyone who had the honour of knowing him. His passing will be marked by a minute's applause ahead of Saturday's Barclays Premier League fixture with Crystal Palace at the Boleyn Ground. The Hammers' players will also wear black armbands in his memory
Dylan Tombides, the West Ham United striker, has died from cancer at the tragically young age of 20.
Tombides was diagnosed with testicular cancer in 2011 but fought courageously; representing Australia at youth and Under-23 level and making his Hammers debut last season. The Australian passed away on Friday with his family at his bedside. Tombides' passing will be marked by a minute's applause ahead of West Ham's Barclays Premier League fixture with Crystal Palace at Upton Park on Saturday. West Ham players will also wear black armbands.
The youngster, who passed away on Friday with his family by his bedside, was regarded as one of Australia's brightest prospect after signing for the Irons at 14. West Ham announced today in a club statement. West Ham United announced the sad news that forward Dylan Tombides has passed away at the age of 20 following his brave battle with cancer,' the club statement read. Dylan passed away on Friday morning with his family by his side having courageously fought the disease for three years after initially being diagnosed with testicular cancer in summer 2011. West Ham added in the club statement that Dylan's amazing resilience and positivity saw him through months of surgery and chemotherapy, while his outstanding talent saw him make his first-team debut in a League Cup tie with Wigan Athletic at the Boleyn Ground in September 2012. Away from the pitch, Dylan did a huge amount of work to raise awareness of male cancer, supporting the One for the Boys campaign at a number of high-profile events alongside the likes of Hollywood star Samuel L Jackson, snooker star Jimmy White and fellow Australian Peter Andre.
Dylan was respected by everyone who knew him for his intelligent views on the game and his larger than life character. He was a loving son, amazing brother and well-respected member of the West Ham squad. He will be hugely missed by everyone who had the honour of knowing him. His passing will be marked by a minute's applause ahead of Saturday's Barclays Premier League fixture with Crystal Palace at the Boleyn Ground. The Hammers' players will also wear black armbands in his memory