Former Premier League forward Dean Windass has been diagnosed with dementia at the age of 55.

The former Hull, Bradford and Middlesbrough's star condition was revealed by the ex-Manchester United defender David May during an interview on Breakfast.

"I only spoke to Dean Windass yesterday, ex-professional footballer," said May. "I asked Deano how he is. He's been diagnosed with Stage 2 dementia. He's the same age as me and he's worried sick of how it's going to be in the future for him."

May later took to /X to state that he had been given permission by Windass to disclose his condition.

He wrote: "FYI I spoke to @DWindass10 last night and asked his permission. He was 100 per cent behind me mentioning that he had been diagnosed with stage 2 dementia. Deano has just done an article for a national newspaper which will be published soon.. Share the love."

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