Overview
- Posting on X, Windass, 56, wished Josh a happy 32nd birthday and wrote that their lack of contact is "breaking my heart," urging, "please get in touch."
- The ex-Hull City forward is living with stage two dementia, a diagnosis first disclosed on BBC Breakfast by David May with Windass's permission.
- Josh previously said he learned of the diagnosis in a coffee shop when teammate Max Lowe mentioned it, underscoring limited communication between them.
- Reports describe the relationship as strained with irregular contact, and there has been no public indication of renewed communication following the post.
- Josh is expected to feature for Wrexham against Nottingham Forest in the FA Cup third round, while Dean continues to speak out about dementia risks in football.