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Russell Hoult, Former Derby and West Brom Goalkeeper, Enters Palliative Care

His children are raising money for AMMF with an October 26 Leicester half-marathon in his honor.

Overview

  • His family says both primary sclerosing cholangitis diagnosed in September 2023 and stage-four bile duct cancer confirmed in August 2024 are terminal.
  • He is described as comfortable with good days and bad days, and he remains determined to stay active where possible.
  • Kayleigh Hoult and her twin brother, Carter, will run the Leicester Half Marathon on October 26 to benefit AMMF, the UK charity dedicated to cholangiocarcinoma.
  • The family’s JustGiving page had reached £7,089 from 322 donations in the latest reports.
  • Hoult, 52, enjoyed a 20-year career that included more than 100 league games for Derby County and over 200 for West Bromwich Albion.