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Former football star passes away after battle with motor neurone disease

Fernando Ricksen has passed away [Courtesy]

Fernando Ricksen has passed away after a long battle with motor neurone disease, aged 43.

A statement from Rangers read: "Rangers is deeply saddened to announce that former player Fernando Ricksen passed away this morning following his battle with motor neurone disease."

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