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RIP
Macclesfield Town have announced midfielder Richard Butcher has died at the age of 29.
Butcher used to play for Northampton, Rushden, Kettering, Lincoln, Oldham, Peterborough, Notts County and Lincoln.
A club statement read: "It is with great sadness that we have to announce the untimely death of Richard Butcher.
"He passed away at his home in Manchester overnight [on Sunday]. He was an exemplary professional and a thoroughly likeable young man."
The statement added: "Our thoughts are with his wife and family at this very difficult time."
Butcher joined the Silkmen in the summer on a two-year deal following a successful loan spell.
No details have been given regarding his death.
The League Two club also suffered tragedy in March 2010 when manager Keith Alexander died.
Butcher used to play for Northampton, Rushden, Kettering, Lincoln, Oldham, Peterborough, Notts County and Lincoln.
A club statement read: "It is with great sadness that we have to announce the untimely death of Richard Butcher.
"He passed away at his home in Manchester overnight [on Sunday]. He was an exemplary professional and a thoroughly likeable young man."
The statement added: "Our thoughts are with his wife and family at this very difficult time."
Butcher joined the Silkmen in the summer on a two-year deal following a successful loan spell.
No details have been given regarding his death.
The League Two club also suffered tragedy in March 2010 when manager Keith Alexander died.
RIP
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