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Former Championship star Doug Loft tragically dies aged 39 after medical emergency
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Former Brighton and Port Vale midfielder Doug Loft has died aged 39 following a medical emergency.
Doug Loft, who played for Brighton in the Championship and spent several years at Port Vale, has died aged 39 after a medical emergency. The midfielder was a notable figure in English football during his career in the lower divisions.
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UK timesStrong6 reports from 5 outlets. First reported by Mirror, 12 Oct.
- BBC Sport
- The Independent
- talkSPORT
- MailOnline
- Mirror
- Doug Loft dead aged 39: Former Port Vale captain dies following 'medical emergency' as former clubs pay tribute to midfielderMailOnline
- Doug Loft, former Port Vale and Gillingham captain, dies aged 39The Independent
- Doug Loft, former Port Vale and Gillingham captain, dies aged 39The Independent
- Ex-Port Vale & Gillingham captain Loft dies at 39BBC Sport
- EFL clubs mourn passing of former captain Doug Loft after medical emergencytalkSPORT
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- Former Championship star Doug Loft tragically dies aged 39 after medical emergencyMirrorThis article
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