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EXCLUSIVE'We were thick as thieves': Stan Bowles and his great QPR friend Don Shanks led thrilling, colourful lives, but Stan's Alzheimer's battle wiped those golden memories

QPR legend Stan Bowles tragically passed away at the age of 75 on Saturday after a long battle with Alzheimer's.

Bowles - who was seen as one of the finest talents in England during his time as a player and thrilled fans with his maverick edge - was diagnosed with the neurological disease in 2015.

Sadly, his situation deteriorated and he moved into full-time care in 2020, having been living with his daughter Andrea in Manchester.

Bowles - who won five caps for England - also represented Man City, Bury, Crewe, Carlisle, Nottingham Forest, Leyton Orient and Brentford in his career and the footballing world has paid tribute to him since his death.