Anthony Renton, a former Middlesbrough academy player, dies at the age of 27 after a long illness. Multiple reports say he dies at the weekend following a nine-year battle with leukaemia. Middlesbrough pays tribute to Renton, describing him as inspirational and acknowledging his connection to the club through his time in the youth system. The accounts agree on the main biographical details, including his age at death and the duration of his cancer treatment. They also frame the news as a significant loss for the club and its community. The reports do not add further details about survivors, medical updates, or any posthumous arrangements. Overall, the coverage centers on Middlesbrough’s tribute and the fact that Renton’s death follows an extended period battling leukaemia.