Man United great Denis Law reveals dementia diagnosis

Published August 19, 2021 5:12 AM

MANCHESTER, England (AP) — Former Manchester United striker Denis Law says he has been diagnosed with two types of dementia. The 81-year-old Law says he wanted to be open about his condition after revealing he has “mixed dementia” — Alzheimer’s and vascular dementia. Law’s 237 goals for United is bettered only by Bobby Charlton and Wayne Rooney. He played for United from 1962-73 and won the Ballon d’Or in 1964. Law says he hopes to continue going to Old Trafford to watch United play but will be “adjusting my lifestyle accordingly.”

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