Bradley Lowery passes away
Bradley Lowery, the young Sunderland boy who captured the hearts of the football world with his battle against neuroblastoma, passed away today his family have announced.
He forged a special bond with Evertonians after Everton FC generously pledged £250,000 towards a fund aimed at getting him potentially life-saving treatment in the United States and he was twice invited to be mascot at Goodison Park.
His seemingly indefatigable smile belied his illness, even when it was confirmed that his condition was terminal, and his friendship with former Black Cats striker Jermain Defoe has been a heart-warming part of his final few months which also saw him lead the England team out at Wembley.
Bradley died surrounded by his loved ones at the age of 6.
Everton Chairman Bill Kenwright paid tribute to Bradley and his family, saying:
"One of football's all-time greats. We are so privileged to have known him... .and will always be proud that he chose us as his second club.
“We send our loving thoughts to his mam and dad and his family... plus those who were inspired by him throughout the world of football.
"Especially our friends the supporters, team and staff at Sunderland AFC. And of course his beloved Jermain. Respect!!
"One Bradley Lowery. There's only one Bradley Lowery."
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Posted
07/07/2017 at
16:13:57
God bless Bradley, rest in peace little fella. Touched our hearts never to be forgotten.
Posted
07/07/2017 at
16:16:58
Very sad news. RIP Bradley.
Posted
07/07/2017 at
16:18:42
God bless Bradley. May you rest in peace and keep smiling down on those who love you. Condolences to his family and friends.
Posted
07/07/2017 at
16:19:37
I wish his family all the best. He was a real treasure.
Posted
07/07/2017 at
16:21:21
God Bless Bradley, you little belter, sincere heartfelt condolences to your family.
Posted
07/07/2017 at
16:22:55
Kind of puts everything into perspective. Very sad news he was a little gem who really did make us smile.
Best wishes to his family.
Posted
07/07/2017 at
16:23:40
So sad. RIP Bradley.
Posted
07/07/2017 at
16:24:03
Very sad news. RIP little man.
Posted
07/07/2017 at
16:24:58
RIP little man. You showed more bravery and moved people more in your short life than any footballer ever has or ever will. Thoughts with his family who though devastated should be so proud. Thoughts also with Jermaine Defoe.
Posted
07/07/2017 at
16:26:29
Sad news but a story that shows the power of football in our lives and the impact caring and love can make no matter how difficult the situation.
Posted
07/07/2017 at
16:32:27
God bless. Hope you are playing a game with all the great footballers in heaven
Posted
07/07/2017 at
16:35:20
Sad news. Rest in peace.
Posted
07/07/2017 at
16:35:54
This is absolutely heartbreaking news and one can only imagine what his poor parents must be going through. This does indeed put life into proper perspective and makes you realise that, provided your family is well, then very little really matters.
RIP Bradley – a brave boy and an inspiration to everyone!
Posted
07/07/2017 at
16:36:10
Very sorry to hear about poor wee Bradley, RIP kid.
Posted
07/07/2017 at
16:39:47
Such sad news. Sleep well little man, my thoughts are with you and your family.
Posted
07/07/2017 at
16:42:24
Take care wee man, such a sad story but such a inspirational young lad.
Posted
07/07/2017 at
16:43:36
Hard to think of the words but Bradley gave so much good emotion and joy to so many fans of Sunderland and Everton. He touched the hearts of so many of us with his bravery. His parents can take comfort that they were blessed with a very special son.
Jermaine Defoe, you gave a lot of joy and love to young Bradley, take a bow mate.
Posted
07/07/2017 at
16:44:13
He was an inspiration. Wonderfully supported by Jermain Defoe. A sad day. Condolences to the family.
Posted
07/07/2017 at
16:45:08
Just in from work to hear this sad, sad news. What an inspiration this beautiful little boy was to everyone. That winning smile will stay with me the rest of my life. Rest in peace, big guy – you captured the hearts of all us blues as well as the rest of the world.
Posted
07/07/2017 at
16:45:31
Poor little boy. He fit in a load of treasured memories. Thoughts and love to his family.
Posted
07/07/2017 at
16:46:13
He and his family went through so much that most of us couldn't even comprehend. My heart goes out to them, and to all the little Bradleys and their families the world doesn't know about. I've read that of all cancer deaths in children, about 15% are caused by neuroblastoma.
One of our ToffeeWebbers lost a child to this terrible disease. May there come a time when it takes no more kids, and may it come soon.
Posted
07/07/2017 at
16:48:25
Heartbreaking news. My admiration went out to Defoe after watching his emotional interview earlier.
Makes me proud to be a toffee when I think about what our wonderful club did in an attempt to help perhaps save his life.
May his soul rest in peace.
Posted
07/07/2017 at
16:49:06
I've two little boys 4 and 5 and can't even begin to imagine how his family must be feeling.
Heartbreaking - truly truly tragic news.
Rest in peace, little man.
Posted
07/07/2017 at
16:50:30
How often are footballers referred to as "heroes" or "brave". Well here's a little lad who was a 100% genuine hero and as brave as they come.
Sleep peacefully little man, we will always remember you and your wonderful smile. Condolences to your wonderful family and all who were close to you including the inspirational Jermaine Defoe.
Posted
07/07/2017 at
16:51:27
He had the brightest smile that I have ever seen. RIP.
Jermaine Defoe has earned the universal respect of football fans around the world. What a person!
Posted
07/07/2017 at
16:51:46
Terribly sad news. During Defoe's interview when he signed for Bournemouth, he said that he had felt privileged to have been a part of Bradley's life and would cherish the memories. Condolences to all of Bradley's family and to Jermain who showed admirable class in the way he has conducted himself with Bradley.
R.I.P.
Posted
07/07/2017 at
16:52:07
RIP little fellow, heartbreaking news.
Posted
07/07/2017 at
16:53:41
RIP little man. Taken far too soon. So sad for his lovely family.
Posted
07/07/2017 at
16:58:21
Sleep tight little man. Big love to all your family and friends.
With Lukaku going for 䀆 million, it kinda makes you feel we have everything upside-down, don't we?
RIP xx
Posted
07/07/2017 at
17:00:21
So proud when the club waded in and backed this little lad up – had so much hope that the support would see him pushed in to the clear. Literally hollows you to read this and you can't imagine the pain his family must be in. Miserable day.
Posted
07/07/2017 at
17:00:28
RIP,. Bradley. Top lad.
And total respect to Jermaine Defoe, top bloke.
Posted
07/07/2017 at
17:03:37
The courage shown by Bradley and his family was inspiring. So sad, I'm sure we wish his family strength to get through.
Hope Sunderland do him proud with success in the future..
God bless the little man with the huge spirit.
Posted
07/07/2017 at
17:04:08
Sleep well Bradley. Tears for your young life. xxxx
Posted
07/07/2017 at
17:04:09
Very sad news, a beautiful brave little fella who touched many of us with his courageous fight, never giving up. Sleep well little man.
Posted
07/07/2017 at
17:05:35
RIP Bradley. Glad the club helped in any ways possible. Makes me proud in a sad moment.
Posted
07/07/2017 at
17:09:43
Poor wee lad and terrible for his family.
At least they enriched his short life and banked up plenty of wonderful memories, thanks in no small part to the football community.
I am proud that Everton was very much to the forefront in aiding that.
Sleep well, Bradley.
Posted
07/07/2017 at
17:13:24
If you haven't seen Defoe's press conference comment, watch it here, along with a lovely BBC tribute to the little lad:
http://www.bbc.com/sport/football/40525247
Posted
07/07/2017 at
17:16:54
Rip little Bradley. So sorry for you and all your family. Glad you got to be part of our club you touched all our hearts. Jermaine defoe what you did for that boy was amazing. Xx
Posted
07/07/2017 at
17:16:58
Heartbreaking. Inspirational. Humbling. There is something wonderful in Bradley slipping away in his mum and dad's arms. RIP Bradley. Thoughts with Bradley's family and Jermain Defoe.
Posted
07/07/2017 at
17:17:15
Can't help but well up at this news. What a brave little soldier he was. It must be heartbreaking for his family, they have been so strong in such horrific circumstances. It certainly puts things in perspective.
Well done to both Sunderland and Everton FC for the class and support they showed for him, and huge respect to Jermaine Defoe, footballers often get a bad rep but he has shown great compassion towards young Bradley.
RIP, mate.
Posted
07/07/2017 at
17:18:28
Rest In Peace, my little man. We will miss you, Bradley.
Posted
07/07/2017 at
17:22:16
Rest in peace, little man. My heart goes out to the his parents. I hope and pray that they get the strength to get through this terrible time.
Respect to Jermaine Defoe.
Posted
07/07/2017 at
17:25:30
Amazes me how one little lad with a beaming smile manages to unite football together. I feel for his parents who have to go through the horrible experience of burying their child, but now his body is no longer suffering and I hope they at least take some comfort in that.
Rest in peace, Bradley.
Posted
07/07/2017 at
17:31:29
Just came in after enjoying the day and then this, RIP little feller.
Posted
07/07/2017 at
17:34:26
That is sad news and I wish all his family all the best.
RIP little (big) man.
Posted
07/07/2017 at
17:37:11
Goodnight, little fella.
Posted
07/07/2017 at
17:41:01
Truly heartbreaking. My thoughts and prayers are with his family. No more pain, little man. :(
Posted
07/07/2017 at
17:41:15
So sad. Someone so young should not suffer so much. I hope his family find some solice in the love that Bradley was shown from around the world. It did make me have a bit more faith in humanity when we saw the efforts people went to, to give him some special days.
Posted
07/07/2017 at
17:42:42
Heartbreaking and so unfair, no one should have to bury their children.
This puts worrying about the ups and downs of the transfer window into perspective.
Posted
07/07/2017 at
17:44:23
Very, very sad news. Had a tear in my eye when I read that earlier. Picking up my youngest son tonight...he got a very big cuddle.
Rest in peace son xxxx
Posted
07/07/2017 at
17:50:43
Sad sad day. A young man with a big heart and a great smile. Fantastic to see him down at Goodison.
As mentioned before, never nice to lose someone so young.
Rest in peace, brave soldier.
Posted
07/07/2017 at
17:58:12
What a BIG star Bradley was - shine brightly you will never be forgotten. Condolences to all his family.
Well done Sunderland, Everton and all of Football for the way you took to and treated Bradley during his too short life. Respect.
Posted
07/07/2017 at
17:59:56
As a cancer survivor myself I do volunteer work that involves talking to cancer patients and it is always the children that show the most amazing bravery and put us adults to shame.
This little man is truly an inspiration to all of us, Rest in Peace.
Posted
07/07/2017 at
18:02:46
RIP, young Bradley; our thoughts and prayers go out to your and your family with this sad news.
Big thumbs up to Defoe, what a guy.
Posted
07/07/2017 at
18:04:10
Really sad news, so so young.
RIP Bradley.
Posted
07/07/2017 at
18:07:24
Football pales into insignificance. I was in the Bullens Road that day when Defoe brought Bradley out, had goosebumps and brought tears to my eyes that day. You can now rest in peace without any further suffering. May his family be given the strength needed at this difficult time. RIP, little man.
Posted
07/07/2017 at
18:15:22
Heartbreaking. Very sad. RIP little fella.
Posted
07/07/2017 at
18:24:13
RIP little man, you brought so much joy and love to everyone that new you.
God bless x x x
Posted
07/07/2017 at
18:50:49
You have gone to a better place far too early and too young. Thoughts and prayers with your family. RIP, little one.
Posted
07/07/2017 at
18:50:52
What a brave little boy Bradley was. RIP XXX
Posted
07/07/2017 at
18:53:20
RIP , mate
Posted
07/07/2017 at
18:54:10
Rest in peace little man. God bless.
Posted
07/07/2017 at
18:57:13
No parents should have to bury their children. RIP Bradley.
Posted
07/07/2017 at
19:05:55
Much like Liam's thoughts @24, I've 5 sons albeit older at 20,18,16,13, and 8. I can not even fathom how the parents are coping. Chokes me up even thinking of them holding their son while he passed.
Rest in peace little fella.
Posted
07/07/2017 at
19:07:37
Very sad to hear about Bradley. A brave little fellow. Thoughts with his family at this very sad time for them.
Posted
07/07/2017 at
19:10:30
God love the poor little chap. Well done to Jermaine Defoe and all those in the football family who I imagine brought some relief to the suffering he had to endure.
Posted
07/07/2017 at
19:11:28
So sad and what a wonderful brave boy he was. Truly an inspiration as too are his wonderful parents. Rest in peace.
Posted
07/07/2017 at
19:26:10
So so sad to hear of young Bradley's passing. Here we are, on another thread, arguing about Lukaku, then to hear this just puts things into perspective.
Young Bradley, who had the most amazing smile, will be forever in the hearts of all Evertonians.
It was a privilege to be at Sunderland last season, and see him as Sunderland mascot. This was when I first heard of his illness. Then to see him at Goodison as our mascot against man city, carried onto the pitch by Lukaku, before taking part in the coaching sessions at half-time. Then again, seeing him as Sunderland mascot when they came to Goodison.
RIP young fella, and I'm sure all Evertonians will be rooting for a Sunderland return to the Premier League next season, to make your first 12 months in heaven a pleasurable one.
Posted
07/07/2017 at
19:33:34
God bless Bradley. Will never forget your beaming smile and your wonderful spirit.
Posted
07/07/2017 at
19:39:23
RIP, little man; so, so sad. My thoughts are with his family I can't imagine what they're going through!!
Just to add to the posts already commending Jermaine Defoe the man has shot up enormously in my estimation with his commitment to Bradley. Well done, Sir, and the football community as a whole.
Posted
07/07/2017 at
19:44:15
God bless Bradley, always had a smile on his face, in Heaven now.
Posted
07/07/2017 at
19:53:19
God bless you, brave little Bradley.
RIP.
Posted
07/07/2017 at
19:53:52
Heartbreaking, rest in peace, little man. xxx
Posted
07/07/2017 at
20:06:07
Bless you, Bradley, up there with them angels.
Posted
07/07/2017 at
20:08:10
Tremendous credit to Jermain Defoe, a player I would have welcomed at Everton with open arms.
Hopefully 'one Bradley Lowery' will be sung at Goodison.
Posted
07/07/2017 at
20:12:09
RIP Little Man. A true inspiration to us all.
Truly heartbroken
Posted
07/07/2017 at
20:15:53
Very sad news! RIP little man – you gave me some of the best memories of last season. My thoughts go to his family. Lovely to see fans and clubs coming together – that's a great legacy!
Posted
07/07/2017 at
20:19:19
Desperately sad news about Bradley. Lovely little boy. Puts all the football crap into perspective.
Defoe has certainly risen even more in my estimation, what a gentleman he has proved to be. I hope he gets a warm reception when he comes to Goodison.
Posted
07/07/2017 at
20:23:16
Sometimes, things lead you to question what life is all about. So terribly cruel.
Posted
07/07/2017 at
20:45:41
What a heartbreaking story. What a special, beautiful child.
Deepest condolences to the Lowery family. RIP young Bradley.
Special thoughts go out to Jermaine Defoe, total respect to the lad for his tireless efforts getting Bradley known all over the world.
Posted
07/07/2017 at
20:48:54
RIP You brave little man, so sad. Thoughts and prayers go out to your family and your hero Jermaine Defoe.
Posted
07/07/2017 at
21:56:39
Posted
07/07/2017 at
22:12:59
Rest in peace, Bradley, and my condolences to his family. So sad.
Posted
07/07/2017 at
22:15:50
RIP
A flash of innocence and humanity that shone brighter than all the monied glitz of the modern game.
Posted
07/07/2017 at
22:17:19
Well said, Mr Halligan.
Posted
07/07/2017 at
22:32:04
Some great posts and tributes from my fellow Blues to a brave little boy who put up a great fight to stay with his family. Sometimes life is hard to grasp, like now when it happens to an innocent beautiful little boy, I hope your new life in a better place will bring you the peace and comfort you were denied here.
Sincere condolences to your mam, dad and brother. Rest in Peace, Bradley.
Posted
07/07/2017 at
22:57:31
Rest in peace Little Guy.
Lyndon and Michael, I hope you can find a way to send these deepest condolences and huge respect from all of the Everton family.
Posted
07/07/2017 at
23:02:41
God bless you wee man.
I'm guessing you are needed elsewhere.
Posted
07/07/2017 at
23:19:20
RIP Bradley, you were a true hero and a Legend, you inspired the football world.
Sincere condolences to your family friends and Sunderland. You'll be playing in Paradise every day now. God Bless.
Posted
07/07/2017 at
23:54:56
The passing of Bradley should have a profound effort on the business of football. I call upon the Premier League to leverage the obscene projects of modern football and make a statement in the support of childhood disease charities and research.
Rest in peace little man, you touched oh so many.
Posted
07/07/2017 at
00:21:05
Bradley and his family showed us all what it means to embrace life and ignore the petty differences. A life tragically cut all too short but which has had a massive impact. May we long remember the gift of other people so well represented by Bradley Lowery.
Posted
08/07/2017 at
02:19:59
Sincere condolences to the Lowery family, Rest in peace Bradley, God Bless.
Posted
08/07/2017 at
08:19:12
Rest in peace mighty young fella! You brightened up the world in the short time you were here. To Bradley's family, sincere condolences. You are incredible people. Our world is a better place for having Bradley in it for even such a short time.
Posted
08/07/2017 at
08:38:29
Condolences to his family, a little superstar who touched the hearts of so many. God bless.
Posted
08/07/2017 at
08:46:26
Si @92. Just fabulous.
Posted
08/07/2017 at
08:58:47
So sad to hear this news. Deepest sympathy to all Bradley's family who must be going through such a tough time right now.
Also want to say how good Jermaine Defoe has been...total respect to him.
Posted
08/07/2017 at
09:21:07
Agree, Si, a story of love, with an absolutely heartbreaking ending.
Never met this young kid from Sunderland, who always made me smile, even though my eyes were watering. Tough little character, and his last picture with Jermaine Defoe, "a child in the arms of a man" is so very humbling.
With thoughts now for his loving mum, dad, and family, who gave there son so much joy through the pain. I'm genuinely gutted by this news. XX
Posted
08/07/2017 at
09:25:21
Bradley RIP, you little star. Sleep tight, it was a pleasure to see your massive smile on the pitch at Goodison Park when we played your team. God bless little one. I for one will miss that smile so much but I am sure heaven is a brighter place for it. x
Posted
08/07/2017 at
09:36:04
Bradley, Sunderland fan, the best mate of a class striker, Everton fans' favourite football fan.
Very, very sad day.
A word to his family who must be deep in grief. "Your little boy inspired so much that is decent in people. Thank you, Bradley."
Posted
08/07/2017 at
09:39:08
Very sad. Heartfelt wishes to the family.
Posted
08/07/2017 at
10:02:44
Sleep well little guy. Much love to his family.
Posted
08/07/2017 at
10:20:59
Such sad news about Bradley; who has had to fight so much in his all too short life. RIP little fella.
To his family and friends I can only extend my deepest and heartfelt sympathies.
Posted
08/07/2017 at
11:34:13
Such sad news, even if it was inevitable.
So proud of what he, his family, our club and the football community did for him and many like him.
Posted
08/07/2017 at
13:24:29
RIP, Young Bradley.
All football clubs should be proud for their support, love, and affection of young Bradley.
Posted
08/07/2017 at
13:28:43
Adds a little perspective to the transfer hype and lifestyles of some of those involved in the circus that is modern day football.
Bradley's was an inspirational story and such a shame it had to end with such a sad loss.
Condolences to the family but rest assured Bradley will always have a special place in the hearts of the Everton family.
Posted
08/07/2017 at
14:50:25
You have our thoughts and tears, RIP.
Posted
08/07/2017 at
17:19:37
Devasting news but as many have said, this day was coming although we all hoped for something else other than this. A truly inspirational little boy with a winning smile that we will all remember for a very long time.
I echo the earlier post that we give Jermain a very big Goodison welcome upon his return - a true pro and very decent human being. God speed little man
Posted
08/07/2017 at
18:01:55
So proud to be a blue reading all the most sincere of comments. I get a lump in my throats and a tear in my eye each time I think about this brave little boy. I just want to add my own RIP Bradley with deepest of thoughts to his parents and Jermaine Defoe.
Posted
08/07/2017 at
19:54:31
The Everton fans will never forget you with that infectious smile. See you in heaven.
Posted
09/07/2017 at
05:56:15
Courage and grace personified.
Posted
09/07/2017 at
07:24:47
Good night brave boy. Your parents will see you in the morning.
Posted
09/07/2017 at
07:32:59
So sorry to hear that this wonderful little lad had died. The pictures with Jermaine last week were heart breaking but inspiring at the same time. Thanks to his family for allowing all of us the privilege of sharing a small part of his short life.
Posted
10/07/2017 at
20:24:58
I'm heartbroken, and I only knew Bradley from a distance. An amazing individual and an even more amazing story ended far too soon.
Thanks for the perspective and the inspiration Bradley. Your good humour and bravery fighting an evil, unfair disease has helped me – and who knows how many thousands of others – recognise how lucky I am to have what I have, instead of lamenting what I do not.
I, like so many others, wished with every fibre of my being for a better outcome for Bradley. It wasn't to be. All that is left to do is celebrate his short life and honour his memory. For me that involves collecting money this week at work for childrens cancer research, something I will do every July 7 now. On a more personal level, it involves facing frustrations and problems with a smile instead of being snarky. If Bradley can face insurmountable odds, the cruelest of luck, the unkown, unimaginable pain and suffering with a smile and a wave then we can all do better.
When Bournemouth – As Sunderland probably won't – come to Goodison it would be fantastic to have a minutes applause for Bradley and Defoe in the 6th minute?
Posted
11/07/2017 at
08:56:47
God Bless, RIP
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