The brief
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. Former Gillingham captain Doug Loft has died at the age of 39 following a medical emergency over the weekend. Key points and original sources are listed below.
- 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
