Denis Law’s wife opens up about his dementia journey, revealing the challenges they faced together.
Manchester: Denis Law’s wife, Diana, shared a tough reality. Alzheimer’s and dementia took away his freedom. He could only remember his glorious past.
Denis, a legend for Scotland and Manchester United, was diagnosed in 2021. He worked hard to raise awareness about dementia until his passing on Friday.
His family released a heartfelt statement. They thanked everyone who supported Denis during his battle. They said he fought bravely and is now at peace.
Known as ‘The King’ at Old Trafford, Denis scored 237 goals in his 11 years with United. He even scored a famous derby goal for City, which is quite a story!
In March 2023, Denis and Diana spoke about their challenges with dementia. They celebrated 60 years of marriage, but life took an unexpected turn.
Diana said, “It took away your freedom.” Denis added, “It’s very difficult.” They faced this together, but it changed their lives.
Diana expressed sadness that Denis doesn’t remember their past. “You live for today,” she said. They never imagined their future would be like this.
Denis reflected on his amazing football career. He felt lucky to have had such experiences, including winning the World Cup. He appreciated the love from fans.
Gary Neville paid tribute on social media, calling Denis a great man. Bryan Robson remembered him as a fantastic player and person, full of humor.
Joe Jordan called Denis a “proper icon.” He said losing someone like him affects many fans. Denis was not just a player; he was a special person.
Huddersfield Town, where Denis started his career, expressed sadness over his passing. They called him an “immortal of the sport.”
Kate Lee from Alzheimer’s Society thanked Denis for raising awareness. She highlighted the growing number of people living with dementia and the need for more conversations about it.
