Altrincham FC Legend Succumbs After Lengthy Battle With Chronic Disease- “Rest in Peace…Condolences to His Family”

Earlier this week, Soccer lost a great servant and a man whose story transcended the beautiful game. While it’s deeply saddening to learn that Altrincham FC legend Mark Maddox has passed away at the age of 50 we can take heart in knowing that his battle against a crippling illness brings courage to plenty more like him.  

He was diagnosed with a Motor Neuron Disease and was told he had one year to live, 13 years later the Altrincham stalwart bids us adieu. Altrincham FC  made themselves known to many football fans with their tussles with Ryan Reynold’s Wrexham. Buoyed on by the spirit of their fighting former captain the club gave Reynold’s outfit a run for their money on multiple occasions, and the club took to Twitter (X) to announce the footballing world of his departure.

Wrexham Rival legend Mark “Mad Dog” Maddox passes away at the age of 50

Mark Maddox got the title of “Mad Dog” from his teammates thanks to the sheer tenacity and vigor displayed by the Altrincham legend on the pitch. He started in over 326 matches and made around 22 substitute roles from 1996 to 2006. He was a man full of life and continued living with the same intensity even after he was diagnosed with muscle wasting condition MND in 2010. The news devastated soccer fans and humanitarians alike. 

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After the diagnosis, doctors told Maddox that he would only live for five more years. Contrary to the forecast, Mark challenged reason and probability, leading a content and vigorous life for the subsequent 13 years until this morning. Therefore, social media users also went online to pay respects to the grit shown by Mark all these years.

The Altrincham Faithful hold Maddox and his story close to their hearts as showcased by this fan.

Such was the greatness of Mark that various clubs across England came together to mourn the passing of this colossus of a man.

All said and done, Mark’s demise is an enormous loss, not only to the soccer world but also to society. His endeavors to raise awareness against MND were refreshing and impactful to the community.

Mark was an inspiration for all suffering from MND

After they diagnosed the Altrincham legend with MND, the soccer icon made it his life’s mission to raise awareness against the disease. He did so by participating in campaigns and undertaking remarkable fundraising activities. He also chose to be an encouragement to all the people with MND by becoming the first person to complete the London Marathon.

“Hopefully people with MND will look at me and say ‘Well he’s had it two-and-a-half years – why can’t I do that?’ That’s what I’m trying to create,” Mark told Mancunian Matters in a 2013 interview. “I just want to keep raising money and awareness for MND and I want to show people that you can still do things despite the adversity,” boldly said the inspirational ‘Mad Dog’.

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Rest in Peace, Mark Maddox. You were a true inspiration and your spirit will live on through the lives you’ve inspired.