Ex-Premier League footballer who died of a heart attack on family holiday hailed as ‘one in a million' dad by heartbroken pal

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Steve Talboys was a former Premier League footballer who died suddenly when he was on holiday in Spain with his family two-and-a-half years ago.

The 52-year-old was fit and healthy, he regularly exercised and two years prior to his death, had cut out alcohol. Devoted dad-of-three Steve committed his time and energy to youth football in his local community, and managed his sons' local football team. READ MORE: Killed on the beach on Christmas Day- the dream holiday that became a nightmare for a Greater Manchester family But in July 2019, he suffered a fatal heart attack, which devastated the lives of those who knew and loved him.

His sudden death was a total shock for his family and friends. One of his good pals Jim Rainford, from Bramhall, who he started working with 10 years ago, hails Steve as ‘one in a million’.

The former Wimbledon midfielder, who also played under ex-England manager Graham Taylor for Watford, cannot be compared to anyone else, Jim says.