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Former Man City and England Youth Star Dies Aged 32
Courtney Meppen-Walter was a professional footballer who died at age 32.
He once played in Manchester City's academy and for England's youth teams.
Bury FC, one of his former clubs, announced his death.
The club did not say how he died.
He later played for many clubs in lower-level football.
His recent teams included Bury and Stalybridge Celtic.
When he was 18, he caused a serious car crash that killed two people.
He served 16 months in prison after being convicted.
Courtney Meppen-Walter, a former Manchester City academy defender and England youth international, has died aged 32.
Bury FC confirmed his death on Tuesday morning and said no cause had been disclosed.
Meppen-Walter played mostly non-league football after leaving Manchester City.
His recent clubs included Bury and Stalybridge Celtic, where he played on loan.
In 2013, he was jailed for 16 months after a fatal car crash that killed two people.
- Who
- Courtney Meppen-Walter, a former Manchester City academy player and England youth international, died aged 32.
- What
- His death was announced by former club Bury FC.
- Where
- Bury FC made the announcement; the location of Meppen-Walter's death was not stated.
- When
- Bury FC announced the death on Tuesday morning; the article does not give a date.
- Why
- The cause and circumstances of his death have not been made public.
Key facts
- Age
- 32
- Former academy
- Manchester City
- International career
- England under-17 and under-18 teams; 12 under-17 caps
- Recent clubs
- Bury and Stalybridge Celtic on loan
- Earlier career
- Carlisle United and multiple non-league clubs
- 2013 conviction
- Jailed for 16 months after causing a fatal car crash
- Victims
- Kulwant Singh and Ravel Kaur were killed in the crash
Quotes
Bury FC
Football club and one of Meppen-Walter’s former clubs
“The thoughts and condolences of everyone at Bury FC are with his family and friends at this incredibly difficult time.”
easterneye.biz
“We are deeply saddened to learn of the passing of former player Courtney Meppen-Walter, at the age of 32,”
easterneye.biz
Sources
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