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Celtic & Scotland legend McGrain diagnosed with Alzheimer's

Celtic & Scotland legend McGrain diagnosed with Alzheimer's
BBC Scotland Tuesday 15 September 2026, 13:49 UTC 1 min read
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Danny McGrain, described by Celtic as "Scotland's greatest-ever full-back", has been diagnosed with Alzheimer's disease, his family confirms.

Danny McGrain, described by Celtic as "Scotland's greatest-ever full-back", has been diagnosed with Alzheimer's disease, his family confirms.
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