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Football Legend Stuart Pearce Passes Away at 78

10/21/2025

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Stuart Pearce, former England footballer with 78 international caps who worked as a pundit on talkSPORT, has died.
Pearce was known for helping his son Harley win a Fantasy Football league by consulting Sir Alex Ferguson about player choices.
In March, Pearce faced a health scare during a flight, resulting in a five-day hospital stay.
Jim White expressed condolences on air, noting that the talkSPORT team mourns Pearce's tragic loss.

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Stuart Pearce, former England footballer with 78 international caps who worked as a pundit on talkSPORT, has died.
Pearce was known for helping his son Harley win a Fantasy Football league by consulting Sir Alex Ferguson about player choices.
In March, Pearce faced a health scare during a flight, resulting in a five-day hospital stay.
Jim White expressed condolences on air, noting that the talkSPORT team mourns Pearce's tragic loss.