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Joe Kinnear: Former Wimbledon and Newcastle manager dies aged 77

Former Wimbledon and Newcastle United manager Joe Kinnear has died at the age of 77.

Kinnear, who also managed Luton and Nottingham Forest, was diagnosed with dementia in 2015.

His family said in a statement: "We are sad to announce that Joe passed away peacefully this afternoon surrounded by his family."

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