What happened to Zaliukas?

Hearts’ 2012 Scottish Cup winning captain Marius Zaliukas has died at the age of 36 from Motor Neurone Disease. The Lithuanian’s passing was announced on social media by the former defender’s wife and has since been confirmed by the Lithuanian Football Federation. The heart of Marius Žaliūkas stopped beating today.

What illness did Marius Zaliukas have?

The Lithuanian, who died aged 36 after battling motor neurone disease last year, wore 26 as he led the Jambos to their Scottish Cup final win over Edinburgh rivals Hibernian in 2012.

Is Zaliukas dead?

Deceased (1983–2020)
Marius Žaliūkas/Living or Deceased

Which Hearts player has died?

Marius Zaliukas
Marius Zaliukas, the former Hearts, Rangers and Leeds United defender, has passed away aged 36, the Lithuanian FA have announced.

What killed zaliukas?

October 31, 2020
Marius Žaliūkas/Date of death

Who died in Rangers?

Ally Dawson
Former Rangers and Scotland defender Ally Dawson has died at the age of 63. Dawson made 315 appearances for Rangers during a 12-year spell at Ibrox. His family said in a statement: “It is with much sadness that we announce the passing of our beloved Ally Dawson following a long battle with illness.

What Scottish footballer died today?

The Goodison Park club confirmed the former Scotland international’s death on their Twitter account. A brief statement read: “Everyone at Everton Football Club is deeply saddened to hear the news that our former player and coach, Jimmy Gabriel, has passed away.

Which Scottish footballer died today?

How many games did zaliukas play Rangers?

Marius Zaliukas signs for Rangers. After 28 appearances and two goals he returned to his homeland with Zalgris.

Did Ally Dawson captain the Rangers?

Ally joined Rangers straight from school at the age of 16 and made his debut in September 1975 in a Glasgow Cup tie with Queens’ Park. Dawson was also captain of the club, lifting both a League Cup and Scottish Cup as part of six honours overall, and he was inducted into the Rangers Hall of Fame in 2011.

Is Stairway 13 still there?

Reconstruction began in August 1978 with the bull-dozing of the infamous Stairway 13. The Stairway is gone but the memories remain. The events of that cold January day remain clear in the mind, even after the passage of fifty years.

What footballer died in 2019?

Emiliano Sala
The death of Emiliano Sala Sala died when a single-engine Piper Malibu plane carrying the 28-year-old striker crashed into the sea north of Guernsey on 21 January 2019.