A DAD and rugby player has sadly died, leaving behind a heartbroken pregnant wife and young children.
Liam Canning died on Wednesday, his Rossendale rugby club announced last night.
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Married father Liam Canning sadly passed away on Wednesday Credit: Facebook
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Liam in the photo with his partner and children Credits: Facebook
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Liam leaves behind a wife and children
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Liam played for Rossendale Rugby Club Credit: Facebook
A touching tribute from his wife Paige, posted alongside a photo of the couple kissing at their wedding, read: “I will always love you forever my best friend.”
Just days earlier, she took to Facebook to talk about her excitement over her pregnancy, and earlier this month she hosted a baby shower.
A tribute to Liam’s club added: “It is with great sadness that we share the passing of Liam Canning.
“Liam passed away on Wednesday. Liam was truly one of a kind and such a positive addition to Rossendale Rugby Club.
“Liam’s high energy and positive spirit was loved and appreciated on and off the pitch.
“We send our deepest condolences to Liam’s wife, Paige, children and family.”
Another friend said: “Extremely saddened to hear the news of the death of Liam Canning, truly one of the nicest guys I’ve ever had the pleasure of meeting.
“He taught me more about life than I ever wanted to know.”
Another wrote: “With my condolences, empathy and sincere sadness as I see a great community standing together again with heavy grief.
“My heart, well wishes and prayers go out to Liams children, wife, family and friends.
“Witnessing all that I see and hear, the great gentle giant has been taken too soon.”
Liam also played for Sedgely Park, Blackburn, Waterloo and Burnley & Pendle during his rugby career.
He also undertook a great deal of charity work, previously providing blankets, pillows and hot food and drink to the homeless.
Liam also helped run a fundraising event in aid of ELHT&Me in August 2022 – helping to fund state-of-the-art medical equipment for local NHS hospitals and critical research.
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After the rugby player’s death, tributes were paid Credit: Facebook
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