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Thompson Reveals Dementia Strips Memories of World Cup Win

March 4, 2026 · BBC Sport

Steve Thompson told former England teammate Ben Youngs that early onset dementia has caused him to lose memories of the 1966 World Cup win.

Steve Thompson spoke to former England teammate Ben Youngs about the impact of early onset dementia, saying he no longer remembers the 1966 World Cup victory. He described the loss of memories as a painful reminder of the disease's progression.

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'It doesn't look like me' - Thompson on losing memories of World Cup win