ian1964 10,870 Posted October 2, 2012 Share Posted October 2, 2012 RANGERS legend Willie Henderson told last night of his heartache after his daughter lost her battle with cancer. Michelle Henderson, 28 â?? whoâ??d fought the disease for two years â?? died surrounded by her family in Broxburn, West Lothian, yesterday morning. And devoted Willie, 68, and his devastated wife Veronica revealed their courageous daughter will â??forever live on in our heartsâ?. They said: â??Our beloved daughter passed away after a long and difficult battle with cancer. â??She fought very bravely and did as much as she could to heighten awareness of the illness she faced. A bright light in our lives went out today but Michelle will live on forever in our hearts.â? Michelle, a journalism graduate at Edinburghâ??s Napier Uni, was diagnosed with cervical cancer a week after her 26th birthday. She went on to campaign for testing to be carried out annually instead of every three years. Michelle had said: â??Iâ??m convinced my life would not be at risk if tests were carried out every year. Star winger Henderson played for the Ibrox club from 1960 to 1972, winning two league titles and four Scottish Cups. Last night Gers ambassador Sandy Jardine â?? a former team-mate â?? said: â??Out thoughts are with Willie and his family.â? Read more: http://www.thesun.co.uk/sol/homepage/feeds/smartphone/scotland/4566662/Gers-legends-agony-as-his-girl-dies.html#ixzz286SNR4rU 0 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
pete 2,511 Posted October 2, 2012 Share Posted October 2, 2012 28 year old, what a tragedy for anyone. I wish Willie and his family all the strength they need to get through the pain of losing a child. 0 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
bluebear54 0 Posted October 2, 2012 Share Posted October 2, 2012 Tragic for this to happen to any family. Billy Henderson was one of my idols as a young lad. I wish him and his family all strength in these trying times. 0 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
GovanAllan 0 Posted October 2, 2012 Share Posted October 2, 2012 Tragic news no parent should have to go through the agony of having to bury a child, our thoughts and best wishes are with you and your family Willie. 0 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
foggy dewhurst 0 Posted October 2, 2012 Share Posted October 2, 2012 28 is far to young for anyone to pass away may she be at peace 0 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zappa 0 Posted October 2, 2012 Share Posted October 2, 2012 Best wishes to the whole family and all of their friends. 0 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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