Shelton, former Karabukspor player, who has ALS disease, dies
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It was learned that Luton Shelton, who played for Kardemir Karabukspor for a period in the Super League, died.
He played in the Super League between 2011-2013 and was a citizen with his constant football Usain BoltIt was noted that the Jamaican Luton Shelton, who was likened to, succumbed to ALS disease at the age of 35. While it was stated that Shelton was diagnosed with the disease in 2018, it was announced that he died despite all the treatments.
19 GOALS CONTRIBUTED IN 47 MATCHES
Shelton Karabukspor scored 10 goals in 47 matches and produced 9 assists. The Jamaican player ended his career due to the treatment of his illness while playing for Russia’s Volga team in 2018.
WHAT IS ALS DISEASE?
ALS (Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis) disease occurs as a result of damage to nerve cells in the brain and spinal cord that allow muscles to move. When the nerve cells that command the muscles to move cannot send stimuli to the muscles, weakness begins in the muscles.
