Six-year-old Sunderland football fan Bradley Lowery dies

Jermain Defoe breaks down in tears during emotional Bradley Lowery tribute

Terminally ill youngster Bradley Lowery whose courageous battle with cancer and friendship with Sunderland striker Jermain Defoe has tragically lost his battle against cancer.

Bradley touched the world of football and beyond through his brave battle to overcome neuroblastoma, a rare cancer that mainly affects babies and young children.

After being diagnosed at just 18 months old, he went on to capture the hearts of the nation by bravely smiling through his gruelling fight against the disease.