Former England, Leeds and Middlesbrough centre forward Alan Peacock has confirmed he has had Alzheimer's and dementia, since diagnosis in 2018.
The Teessider, 83, partnered Brian Clough during his spell at Boro, won promotion with Leeds under Don Revie and played at the 1962 World Cup.
Peacock, who ended his career with 172 goals in 315 games, has decided to go public to raise awareness.
"It saddens me to hear and read about many of my old team-mates," he said.
"I was diagnosed in 2018 with vascular dementia/Alzheimer's disease. At the time, it didn't really sink in, but as time has gone on I realise I'm not quite the man I was a few years ago.