Former West Brom and Walsall player Tony Grealish dies at 56
Former West Bromwich Albion and Walsall player Tony Grealish has died from cancer at the age of 56.
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The London-born midfielder, who had been battling bowel cancer for around 18 months, passed away at his home in Ilfracombe, Devon, last night.
He played 63 times for the Baggies between 1984 and 1986 and had a two-year stint as player-coach with the Saddlers in the early 90s.
He won 45 caps for Ireland and also played for Leyton Orient, Luton, Brighton, Manchester City, Rotherham United and Bromsgrove Rovers.
He leaves a daughter, Jordana, and a son, Garrett. His nephew is the rapper Example.
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