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# Untimely death

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'The biggest wreath at his funeral came from Adolf Hitler'

Richard Williams tells the tragic tale of British racing star Dick Seaman.

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Dec 24th 2020, 5:28 PM

'A larger than life character' - Northern Irish footballer dies aged 24

Carrick Rangers say defender Gerard Thompson suffered a ‘very untimely sudden passing’ last night.

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Dec 11th 2019, 11:30 AM