The disease claimed the life of a recently retired Englishman © EuroFootball.com

The former defender of clubs like London's "Tottenham", "Wolverhampton", and "Southampton", Dean Richards, died after losing a battle to illness.

The 36-year-old Englishman, for whom "Tottenham" once spared an impressive sum of 8 million pounds sterling, ended his career in 2005 due to persistent headaches and dizziness.

After hanging up his boots, Richards worked as a coach for the "Bradford City" team.

"Wolverhampton" plans to honor the late player with a moment of silence before the upcoming "Premier League" match.