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Bournemouth's David Brooks Welcomes Daughter After Cancer Battle

11/14/2025

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David Brooks, a Bournemouth winger, became a father for the first time when his wife Flora gave birth to daughter Lottie Elizabeth on October 27, 2025.
He overcame stage 2 Hodgkin lymphoma diagnosed in October 2021 and returned to football in March 2023.
He focuses on helping Wales qualify for the 2026 World Cup under coach Craig Bellamy.
He has made 11 appearances this season for Bournemouth.

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David Brooks, a Bournemouth winger, became a father for the first time when his wife Flora gave birth to daughter Lottie Elizabeth on October 27, 2025.
He overcame stage 2 Hodgkin lymphoma diagnosed in October 2021 and returned to football in March 2023.
He focuses on helping Wales qualify for the 2026 World Cup under coach Craig Bellamy.
He has made 11 appearances this season for Bournemouth.