Former Bristol City footballer Marvin Brown has passed away at the age of 42 following a battle with terminal cancer.
Brown died early on Monday, after being moved to end-of-life care at home over the weekend.
He had been diagnosed with cholangiocarcinoma, a cancer of the bile duct, and had previously faced multiple health challenges, including ulcerative colitis, sclerosing cholangitis (a rare liver disease), and colon cancer in 2022.
Bristol City paid tribute on X, stating:
“We were saddened to hear of the passing of Marvin Brown aged 42.
Marvin joined the Bristol City Academy at age eight and went on to become the club’s youngest-ever player, debuting at just 16 years and 71 days in September 1999.
During his time at the club, he represented England Under-16s and Under-17s before moving to Forest Green Rovers in 2004.”
His brother, Aaron Brown, shared an emotional tribute on Instagram:
“Today I said goodbye to my little brother and my best friend, Marvin. Your fight is finally over. While I take comfort knowing you’re no longer in pain, my heart is shattered. Life will never be the same.
You were everything a brother could hope for – kind, calm, ambitious, thoughtful, and always putting others first. You had a rare gift of making people feel seen, cared for, and loved. You lit up every room you entered. We will miss your laugh and witty one-liners. I’ll love you forever, until we meet again, bro.”
After leaving Bristol City in 2004, Brown had a brief spell in non-league football with Forest Green Rovers before joining Tamworth. He later played for Yeovil Town, Weston-super-Mare, Salisbury City, and finally Truro City, retiring in 2012.
Brown also represented England at youth level, featuring for the Under-16s and Under-17s, leaving behind a legacy as both a talented footballer and a beloved figure on and off the pitch.
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