Doug Loft dead aged 39: Former Port Vale captain dies following 'medical emergency' as former clubs pay tribute to midfielder
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- Loft's former sides have paid tribute to the ex-midfielder, who is survived by his wife Laura and their two children, Freya and Amelie. His former clubs paid tribute on social media.S1
- Former Gillingham captain Doug Loft has died at the age of 39 following a medical emergency over the weekend. His death was confirmed by Gillingham FC in a statement shared on social media on Monday, October 12, 2026. The club expressed its grief over the sudd...S2
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Doug Loft dead aged 39: Former Port Vale captain dies following 'medical emergency' as former clubs pay tribute to midfielder
Loft's former sides have paid tribute to the ex-midfielder, who is survived by his wife Laura and their two children, Freya and Amelie. His former clubs paid tribute on social medi…
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Doug Loft Dies: Former Gillingham Captain Passes Away At 39 After Medical Emergency
Former Gillingham captain Doug Loft has died at the age of 39 following a medical emergency over the weekend. His death was confirmed by Gillingham FC in a statement shared on soci…
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Doug Loft dead aged 39: Former Port Vale captain dies following 'medical emergency' as former clubs pay tribute to midfielder
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Published Oct 12, 2026
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- Loft's former sides have paid tribute to the ex-midfielder, who is survived by his wife Laura and their two children, Freya and Amelie. His former clubs paid tribute on social media.S1
- Former Gillingham captain Doug Loft has died at the age of 39 following a medical emergency over the weekend. His death was confirmed by Gillingham FC in a statement shared on social media on Monday, October 12, 2026. The club expressed its grief over the sudd...S2
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