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Tributes pour in for inspirational Baggies fan John Adams after family announce death

Tributes have poured in for inspirational Baggies fan John Adams.

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The Motor Neuron disease campaigner's daughter announced on Friday her father had passed away after a short spell at a hospice.

She tweeted: "I am sorry to inform you all our amazing dad passed away peacefully yesterday. He was a true warrior and inspiration to so many people we are so proud of him he made so many friends on this site so Thank you everyone he will never be forgotten.

"On behalf our family Thank you everyone for all your love and support We are overwhelmed with the response we have had and how much people loved Dad I have been asked if people could donate in his memory."

John's relentless positivity in the face of his health challenged earned him thousands of fans on social media.