Ex-Manchester United star Bobby Power has died following a battle with pancreatic cancer aged 40.
The footballer passed away at Dr Kershaw's Hospice in Oldham just two weeks after marrying his childhood sweetheart, Jemma Power-Bliss, in front of friends and family on Valentine's Day.
The sportsman also left behind his three young daughters Loren, 20, Kaitlyn, 19, and 12-year-old Heidi.
Bobby was a youth player at Manchester United in the 1990s, before more recently gaining a huge following on social media as a motivational fitness guru who enjoyed climbing outdoors.
Friends of the footballer described his wedding to childhood sweetheart Jemma as 'beautiful' and 'special', allowing the couple to share their vows at 'very short notice' before tragedy struck.
Moving images show the pair holding hands surrounded by loved ones, with Bobby appearing visibly unwell in comparison to his former muscular appearance.
A JustGiving page started by friend Leigh Sarsfield read: '[Thanks] for organising a beautiful wedding to allow Bobby & Jem to become husband and wife at very short notice and making their day so special the continued support for Bobby and his family at such a challenging time from each and every staff member is truly incredible, we cannot thank you enough.'
Bobby was known by friends and family as an incredibly fit person who would visit the gym three times a day, making his sudden diagnosis even more devastating.
The sportsman's mother, Estrella Barry, recalled the moment Bobby told her he had pancreatic cancer, saying: 'I was like ''no way, not you... you're going to live to 110''. But unfortunately it was true.'
Bobby first knew something was wrong when he felt more lethargic than usual after climbing a mountain. He then began lacking appetite before beginning to turn 'yellow'.
'He spent the rest of his life trying to find a cure. He wanted to live for his girls. He did everything he could,' said Estrella.
She added: 'If he wasn't at the gym he was climbing mountains. He loved helping other people. That's what he was all about really, helping people physically and mentally.'
Bobby's muscles started to disintegrate as his cancer progressed and he soon became unrecognisable.
One of his three daughters, Kaitlyn Eadsforth, said: 'He was really outgoing. Literally anywhere he went, he would talk to anyone.
'He was like a social butterfly, in any room that he went in.'
wisdomboy33
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i am agreeing with pointless painting on the body. sorry that you cant read and understand. it's alright, i forgive you🤭
coming for someone at don't have results in school it okay I understand.
BeeHoon
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And u think is because of tottoo he die.. people with no tottoo till have cancer
i am agreeing with pointless painting on the body. sorry that you cant read and understand. it's alright, i forgive you🤭
subeercr7
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Be careful with your words.
but why i am only making healthcare
wisdomboy33
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agree.
And u think is because of tottoo he die.. people with no tottoo till have cancer
Kokbdlntz
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rip brother men
hanailnp
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May his gentle soul rest in perfect peace with God almighty, my sincere condolences to all his family members, relatives, friends and well wishers especially his wife and 3 daughters. RIP Mr Bobby power.
Bidabektuy
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omo!!! sickness dey humble person ,RIP
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I swear
Mamablpsyz
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rip legend
baoeilnprz
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Rip
BeeHoon
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this is the reason I respect Christiano ronaldo no tattoos no useless paintings on his arms despite all the money simply clean goat 🐐
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agree.
Ineznik
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this is the reason I respect Christiano ronaldo no tattoos no useless paintings on his arms despite all the money simply clean goat 🐐
necboruy
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rip
Luzeilpuyz
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Poor guy he had it all and for everything to disappear into dust
while the horrible idiots of this world continue to live its not fair
Luzeilpuyz
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Poor guy he had it all and for everything to disappear into dust
Cuudortuz
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rip
Cusabcemno
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RIP legend
Lokabcopru
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Rip
sueelrsuyz
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RIP
huzbdknuyz
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RIP
ceceklors
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rip
Funcmptuyz
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May his soul rest in peace
mieaclmotu
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rip
sudbcikmsz
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if you smoke you die as soon
Be careful with your words.
zopadltuz
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May his soul rest in power
zopadltuz
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Rip
phulara
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RIP
teddyngongok
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rip
SilverSurfer
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Rip
EZEUDO
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RIP
rafaeljoel
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remove your bloody nose out of this App, is that even a tattoo...
you're right disrespectful pple like u exist everywhere my g then display your own nigga
javanuzaj_
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I think this is a big lesson to some of us who love tattoos my blood just shrinked when I saw two difference pics of this guy all I can say is God forgive my life is all I can say 🙏🙏😥I'm sorry Lord
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remove your bloody nose out of this App, is that even a tattoo...
Abdul Bwika
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Tatoos ain't healthy
natamrtz
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Rip
subeercr7
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if you smoke you die as soon
Yonciklstz
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Rip
rafaeljoel
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I think this is a big lesson to some of us who love tattoos my blood just shrinked when I saw two difference pics of this guy all I can say is God forgive my life is all I can say 🙏🙏😥I'm sorry Lord
rupbcelntz
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RIP, Bobby "The big C, a terrible disease" let's hope for a complete cure soon.
Arjenrobben11
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Motherfcuker Cancer
Dozalnprtu
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THIS IS WHAT ALLAH SAYS WE DID NOT après THEM BUT THEY upgrades them selfs
helkath
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Avoid tattoos guys. That sh!t causes more harm than good. That's my 1cent anyway
helkath
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Avoid tattoos guys. That sh!t causes more harm than good.
Cykles1manutd
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Tattoo is not good, it can cause many damage in humans life
You think it’s the tattoo that caused the cancer lol 🤣🤣🤣🤣
tudlntu
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Rip
Juniorpope
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Tattoo is not good, it can cause many damage in humans life
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wuhabdmopz
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This world is not our own we are just passing through. Rip Mr Power.
Hokabdilor
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cancer? and I'm seeing too many tattoos, hope it is not related . forgive my innorance ok, Mr all comments reader
Wazbdimotu
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may his RIP
Aziz06
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That woman is a real legend💯❤️
Junior_J
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Life is full of ups and down. Yesterday he was healthy dude but today is no more. You never know whats around the corner. Stay positive