Former Premier League star who quit football for career in adult films dies aged 34
He could not play for Crystal Palace professionally due to his jail term.
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Oliver Spedding died aged 34 (via Croydon FC's official 'X' handle)
Ex-footballer and Crystal Palace player, Oliver Spedding, passed away all of a sudden at the age of 34. Spedding, who was known to have given up football, to make a career in the adult film industry, was in a relationship with adult film star, Sophie Anderson.
Spedding initially started his football career with The Eagles, before moving on to play for a semi-professional side, Croydon FC. After giving up his career in football, Spedding had to spend some time behind bars, before switching to the profession of painting and decorating. Since then, he joined the adult film industry, earning a meager $150 per movie, initially. He went into a relationship with adult film star, Sophie Anderson, after some time in the industry.
The news of Oliver Spedding’s death was first announced by his former club Croydon FC, who mourned his unfortunate demise. Spedding’s cause of death is yet to be disclosed. Fellow teammates and club members shared their feelings after receiving the news of his untimely death and expressed their sadness for the player who seemed to be loved on and off the pitch. The club held a minute’s silence prior to the match to pay tribute to the deceased player.
Spedding’s funeral and obituary took place just a few days after his unfortunate death. Fans showed support for the former footballer empathizing with his closest family and friends.
Former Premier League star, Ollie Spedding opened up about giving up football for adult films
The news of the unfortunate demise of the former Crystal Palace player, Oliver Spedding sent waves of shock across the internet. The player, who had openly regretted his decision to switch careers to join the adult film industry, died at the age of 34.
The player who left football to make a living in the adult film industry opened up about his decision to leave football in an English podcast last year expressing regret about his career choice. He exclaimed that he might have had a good football career if he had stuck with the Premier League side, Crystal Palace. He felt that he could have earned much more playing football than what he earned in the adult film industry. Oliver was a bright prospect at Crystal Palace as a teenager.
The former Premier League player, after shifting to the adult movie industry, had to work for just $150 per movie for a lengthy period of time. His demise led to well-wishers pouring in support for his family and friends.
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