The beloved football star went on the show on Thursday to promote his new book, My Unbelievable Life, and to talk about his recent struggle with health.
Chris Kamara, a former manager and player for Stoke City, received an outpouring of sympathy on social media following his emotional breakdown during an interview on Good Morning Britain.
The beloved football star went on the show on Thursday to promote his new book, My Unbelievable Life, and to talk about his recent struggle with health.
As has been widely reported, Kammy, 65, has experienced difficulties speaking since receiving a diagnosis of apraxia. He has advocated for the government to provide more funding for individuals with disabilities requiring speech therapy.
Kammy sobbed and replied, “It doesn’t define who you are.” When I talk about it, I feel angry. I was denying reality.
Many fans flocked to X to show their support for the legendary football player. We spotted this post from @MzAtoB: “What a great guy Chris Kamara is.” Please give him a quick hug. Seeing him sad breaks my heart.
@emmajane1989x continued, saying, “Oh kammy! I really do admire you! “Kammy, you’ve got absolutely nothing to be ashamed about your condition,” said @theo_samuels, another viewer. Nothing at all. Remain authentic. #GMB “.
We observed the remark “Beyond heartbreaking” from @RichardRGJS. Much love and strength to you, Chris Kamara #GMB.
Ben Shephard, the host of Good Morning Britain, who has worked with Kammy throughout the years and is a friend of the footballer, was praised for his support of the former player.
Before giving Ben a hug, Kammy clarified that Ben was behind him when he came out and talked about it. “Ben, let me just say how much I appreciate you; without you, none of this would have been possible.”
Along with Shephard, the former midfielder and Stoke captain currently hosts the Proper Football podcast on BBC Sounds.
One of the most well-liked football players, Kamara, was awarded an MBE at Windsor Castle today. Known for his catchphrase “Unbelievable Jeff,” the 65-year-old spent 20 years as a professional player for nine English clubs before taking over as Bradford and Stoke’s manager.
His job as a broadcaster and analyst on Sky Sports has garnered him the most recognition in recent years. Kamara received an MBE for her contributions to philanthropy, association football, and anti-racism. When Kamara revealed his apraxia of speech (AOS) diagnosis on social media and said he felt like “a fraud” as a broadcaster after finding out he had the illness, there was an enormous amount of sympathy for him.
In December of last year, a documentary titled Lost For Words about Kamara’s acceptance of the disease aired.
Kamara, an English, Irish, and Sierra Leonean born in Middlesbrough, originally served in the navy before making her first of two stints at Portsmouth. During his two periods at Swindon, he participated in almost 200 games. He also had stints at Brentford, Stoke, Leeds, Luton, Sheffield United, Middlesbrough, and Bradford.
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