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David Hagen dead at 47: Tributes to ex-Rangers star who died aged 47 after battle with motor neurone disease

EX-Rangers star David Hagen has died aged just 47 following a two-year battle with motor neurone disease.

The former Light Blues midfielder, who also played for Hearts and Falkirk, was diagnosed with the incurable illness in 2018.

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confirmed the tragic news in a statement on their this evening.

It read: "Rangers Football Club is saddened by the news of the death of former player, David Hagen.

"We send our heartfelt condolences to the wider family circle at such a difficult time.

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XI in a benefit match for Hagen.

Hagen during his time at FalkirkCredit: News Group Newspapers Ltd

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Tributes have flooded in for the former Light Blues midfielder - who kicked off his career in 1992 and went on to play for Hearts and Falkirk.

Hibs ace Tam McManus wrote on Twitter: “Helped with a fundraiser for David & his family a wee while ago in Falkirk so knew he was struggling with MND.

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