A "friendly and happy" West Ham academy goalkeeper has died aged 15 after being diagnosed with cancer. Oscar Fairs from Benfleet, Essex, was found to have a rare 7cm (2.8in) ependymoma brain tumour in August 2023.

West Ham United have announced the death of youth goalkeeper Oscar Fairs, aged 15, following a battle with cancer. The club’s upcoming academy fixtures, including Friday night’s under-21 game against Stoke City,

West Ham have confirmed that 15-year-old Oscar, who played for their U15s side in goal, has sadly passed away following a battle with cancer. The club's sporting director, Mark Noble, has issued a touching statement,

A teenage West Ham academy goalkeeper has died aged 15 after suffering from cancer. Oscar Fairs from Benfleet, Essex, was diagnosed with a rare 7cm ependymoma brain tumour in August 2023 and underwent seven surgeries,

A young footballer from Essex has died after a "brave battle" with cancer. Oscar Fairs, who played for West Ham United's Under 15s in their academy has died aged 15. West Ham announced the tragic news on the club's website.

West Ham’s academy goalkeeper Oscar Fairs has died at the age of 15 after suffering from cancer. Oscar was diagnosed with a 7cm ependymoma – a rare type of brain tumour – in August 2023. In the months before his diagnosis,