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Liverpool legend Terry McDermott becomes the latest football great to be diagnosed with dementia... with tragic news coming just days after Manchester United icon Denis Law confirmed he has brain disease

Liverpool legend Terry McDermott has been diagnosed with dementia, making him the latest former footballer to have announced they have the brain disease.

McDermott, 69, made 329 appearances for the club in total between 1974 and 1982, and also earned 23 England caps.

It has been confirmed that the former midfielder is in the early stages of Lewy Body dementia after tests.

More to follow.

Liverpool legend Terry McDermott has been diagnosed with dementia, it has been confirmed