Soul bombo was a warrior on and off the pitch battling not just opponents but an even tougher adversary cancer today we remember the life of the former Cardiff City and Lead United star as his wife Khloe shares a heart-wrenching tribute revealing the immense strength he showed in his final battle Soul boma's passing at just 39 years old has left the football World in morning and we're here to honor his legacy and reflect on his remarkable Journey so Bama's life was one of resilience strength and passion born in Paris and nurtured through the Youth System of Paris St Germain his football Journey took him across Europe making him a beloved figure in the UK particularly with clubs like Lester City leads United and Cardiff City but behind the strength he showed on the field was an even more profound battle in 2020 Soul was diagnosed with non hodkin lymphoma a rare form of answer it was a diagnosis That Shook not only him but the entire football Community yet as Chloe bomber recalls in her heartfelt tribute Soul faced this challenge with immense courage despite the intense physical and mental toll soul never backed down he fought with everything he had determined to beat the odds and return to the life he loved for a time it seemed like Soul had one his triumphant return in cardiff's final match of the 2020 to 21 season after undergoing chemotherapy was a moment of pure inspiration but cancer is an unpredictable foe Soul's battle took a turn leading to his passing on August 31st 20124 Khloe's emotional statement reflects not only the pain of losing her husband but also the admiration she has for his enduring Spirit she wrote for the last few years I have watched Soul fight his cancer her head on with astounding mental and physical strength unfortunately it was never a fair fight but Soul accepted his fate as God's Will and left this Earth knowing he was loved wholeheartedly Khloe's words resonate deeply reminding us of the personal struggles behind public figures like Soul bomba the footballer we saw making last ditch tackles and leading his team was also a man fighting for his life with quiet determination through all of this Chloe by his side and their three children ronia Lily and Amy will forever carry on his legacy the football world has responded with an outpouring of love and respect clubs like Cardiff City leads United and Middlesboro where soulmade lasting impacts have shared their grief cardiff's statement described him as a hero and a true gentleman Leeds United called him forever in our hearts and middlesbor expressed their Devastation and losing such a remarkable figure so Bama's Legacy extends far beyond football he was a role model not just because of his professional achievements but because of how he faced adversity with Grace and courage he leaves behind a legacy of Hope resilience and love Soul boma's Journey reminds us that life's battles are not always fought on the football field his strength in facing cancer headon his death dedication to his family and the love he shared with his wife Chloe are Testament to the incredible man he was today we remember not just the footballer but the husband father and fighter who inspired so many thank you for joining us on the fame Journey as we honor Soul boma's life if you'd like to share your memories of Soul or send messages of support to his family please leave a comment below don't forget to like this video And subscribe for more heart fell tributes and the latest stories from the world of Fame Soul's battle may have ended but his legacy lives on in all of us who are touched by his story rest in peace soul