Grandad dies just 45 minutes after Man United stars paid him a visit at his home to grant dying wish

UK: A73-year-old grand father and a lifelong Manchester United fan Paddy Lawler from Wythenshawe, Manchester got his dying wish when he met his heroes, 45 minutes before he died of cancer.

Paddy had told his family he would love to meet some of his favorite United players before he die.

So his 27-year-old granddaughter Kayleigh, posted an emotional appeal on Facebook hoping someone would be able to make her grandad's dream come true.

Kayleigh's Facebook post was shared more than 1,000 times and was miraculously spotted by the cousin of Man United winger Jesse Lingaard.

And three days later Paddy got his dying wish when some of Man United's stars including Marcus Rashford, Jesse Lingard, Ashley Young and Timothy Fosu-Mensah visited him on his sick bed.

 

With less than an hour after the United players left, Paddy lost his battle with prostate cancer.

His granddaughter Kayleigh paid tribute to the players, describing them as "incredibly selfless".
She posted on her Facebook page:

"Top lads, all four of them. Thanks so much to everyone who helped. Sure my grandad's over the moon."

Kayleigh's emotional appeal reads;

"Please can everyone share I'm trying to get a few of Manchester United players to come and visit my grandad we asked him the other day if he would like to do anything before his time comes and he said to meet the team I've emailed the Mufc foundation but no reply yet!

"And not sure how long we have left with him so I want to get this as a surprise he's a MASSIVE fan even tried his hardest to keep his eyes open yesterday to watch the match but sadly he missed it!

"I know he will be so gutted that he didn't watch it I'm sure he will be a very happy man If I can get his last wish

"Thankyou to u all Xxx"