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Len Johnrose: Ex-Preston & Burnley midfielder dies aged 52, five years after MND diagnosis

Former Blackburn, Preston and Burnley midfielder Len Johnrose has died aged 52, just over five years after he was diagnosed with motor neurone disease.

Johnrose played 502 career games, including spells at Hartlepool and Swansea, with more than 200 of those across two terms with Bury.

He had been living with MND since 2017, a disease that affects the brain and nerves for which there is no cure.

His hometown club Preston tweeted their "sadness" at the news of his passing.

Burnley also added a tribute, saying: "You'll always be a Claret," while Blackburn also paid their respects following the news.