James Dean Biography, Wiki
James Dean was a Former Chorley and Bury FC player who was last seen in the Orchard Drive area of Oswaldtwistle, England at around midnight on Wednesday, May 5. After searching for four days, the police department discovered a dead body.
Dean, born in Blackburn, started his football career with Lancashire side Great Harwood Town. He also played for Chorley, Harrogate, and FC Halifax Town. As part of his prolific career, he played for some of the region’s biggest non-League clubs and had several promotions on his resume.
Age
James Dean has died at the age of 35-years-old.
Missing
He scored 60 goals in 130 appearances for Chorley, many in the Vanarama National League North. Dean who was 6`3” tall and the team’s forward also played for Altrincham, Warrington Town, Ashton United, AFC Fylde, and Stalybridge Celtic.
Former Chorley and Bury FC player James Dean was last seen in the Orchard Drive area of Oswaldtwistle, England at around midnight on Wednesday, May 5.
Found Dead
After searching for four days, the police department discovered a dead body in the Moscow Mill Street area around 2.25 pm on Sunday, May 9. While the body has yet to be formally identified, it is believed to be Dean’s. A police spokesman said: “His family has been informed and our thoughts are with them at this time.”
A spokesperson for Lancashire Police said: “The death is not being treated as suspicious and a post-mortem examination will take place in due course. We would like to thank everyone who assisted during the search for James.”
The local community had banded together to search for the former forward and a body fitting his profile was found on Sunday afternoon on May 9. Dean, who was only 35 years old, was last seen alive at midnight on Wednesday, May 5.
Tributes
Everyone at Ashton Town is extremely saddened to hear about the passing of James Dean.
Our thoughts are with his family and friends at this very difficult time. ❤️
— Ashton Town A.F.C (@ashtontownafc) May 9, 2021
Ashton Town AFC tweeted, “Everyone at Ashton Town is extremely saddened to hear about the passing of James Dean. Our thoughts are with his family and friends at this very difficult time.” Ollie Bayliss wrote: “Heartbreaking news regarding former Chorley, Altrincham & Halifax Town striker James Dean. My thoughts are with his friends & family”
Heartbreaking news regarding former Chorley, Altrincham & Halifax Town striker James Dean.
My thoughts are with his friends & family 💔 pic.twitter.com/xep3I5tT7U
— Ollie Bayliss (@Ollie_Bayliss) May 9, 2021
Adam Jones remembered him saying: “One of the toughest opponents I’ve ever played against but off the pitch a true gent…Non-League Football has lost a legend today.RIP Deano.” While another one tweeted, “James Dean, a true Town legend. Thank you for the amazing memories. Can’t believe the news. Thoughts are with his family and friends right now. RIP Deano ”
One of the toughest opponents I’ve ever played against, but off the pitch a true gent..Non League Football has lost a legend today..RIP Deano ❤️🌹 pic.twitter.com/6vdHqhjXBd
— Adam M Jones (@Adam5Jones) May 9, 2021
Calling it a “sad day” another one said, “Sad sad day! A non-league legend! Some great memories made with the big fella…tearing Stourbridge apart me and you up top…to throwing your astroturf trainers in the bin at Buxton! Rest easy mate lots of love #RIPDEANO” While one tweeted: “Very sad news coming out about former @FCHTOnline striker James Dean. Very fond memories of watching him help the club recover and get back to the top of the non-league ladder. RIP Deano.”
Sad sad day! A non league legend!Some great memories made with the big fella…tearing Stourbridge apart me and you up top…to throwing your astroturf trainers in the bin at Buxton! Rest easy mate lots of love ❤️ #RIPDEANO
— Bagerz (@chrisbaguley4) May 9, 2021
