Miguel Van Damme died . The 28-year-old former Belgian footballer had been battling leukemia for years. His wife Kyana Dobbelaere on Instagram gave the announcement of his death: “Our dearest loved one left for his last match tonight, a match that can no longer be won. You left us very slowly, yet you did it your way again, very hard. You fought like a lion. We are so grateful for who you were: an example for many ”.
Miguel Van Damme died, struck down by leukemia
Van Damme had become a father last year and had discovered that his illness was incurable two days after he learned that his wife was pregnant: "You made me realize that there is nothing like giving up, even if there was only a little glimmer of success, over and over again you have overcome it. Rest now darling, you have earned it more than you have earned it, now you are freed from all pain. We would love to see you like that. A big hug from your girls ".
The career of Miguel Van Damme
He started out as a forward in his career, but at Maldegem he was moved to goal. A new role that brought him, at 19, to Cercle Bruges . When his career seemed to have reached a turning point, the disease came. During medical examinations before the 2016/17 season, he was diagnosed with leukemia which, 5 years later, took it away.
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