interviews with three of Brown’s sisters. Brown’s murder, along with the murder of Ron Goldman, set the stage for the “trial of the century” as Brown’s ex-husband former NFL player O.J. Simpson stood trial for the crime.
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Touching tributes have been paid to a talented footballer and former local election candidate who died suddenly at his home aged just 47.
Stuart Brannigan has been described as the 'life and soul of the party' and 'a very genuine and popular lad'. He passed away on April 25 at his home, but his heartbroken family said they don't yet know the cause of his death.
Mr Brannigan, from Helmshore In Rossendale, grew up in the village, where he ran for the council aged in his 20s for the Labour Party. His wife, Kellie, said: "He was the life and soul of the party and he was a very genuine and popular lad. There wasn’t a football ground he hadn’t said ‘I’ve played there’ and he always had a ball at his feet."
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In a joint statement, his parents Joe and Angela, said: “He played football ever since he could kick a ball. Football was the centre of his world and we took him all over the country to play in competitions. He was born with a skill."
Mr Brannigan was a talented striker and played for a number of football teams including Blackburn Rovers, Manchester United Academy and Bury, reports Lancashire Live. His talents strongly shone through the matches he played and he won hundreds of trophies.
Ipswich approached him to join them while he was with Manchester United but he decided not to join. He was also presented with a trophy by Manchester United legend Sir Bobby Charlton.
Mr Brannigan also played for the Clarence pub’s football team in Haslingden in his later years. The beloved father-of-one took up the role of referee and he became a well-known friendly face in the borough.
His father, Joe, played football and Stuart fell even more in love
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