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David 'Syd' Lawrence: Former England and Gloucestershire bowler dies following MND diagnosis

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Former England and Gloucestershire fast bowler David 'Syd' Lawrence has died at the age of 61 .

The 61-year-old was diagnosed with motor neurone disease last year .

Lawrence was appointed MBE in the King's Birthday Honours earlier this month .

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