NEWS · 15 Sep 2026
Celtic legend Danny McGrain diagnosed with Alzheimer's
Danny McGrain, hailed by Celtic as "Scotland's greatest-ever full‑back", has been diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease, the club and his family have confirmed. The former international’s diagnosis has shocked the football community.
Danny McGrain, a Celtic and Scotland legend, has been diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease, according to the club and his family.
Celtic described McGrain as "Scotland’s greatest‑ever full‑back", a testament to his influence on the pitch and his standing within the club’s history.
The diagnosis was confirmed by McGrain’s family, who have kept the news private until now.
McGrain’s career spanned more than a decade at Celtic, where he was a mainstay of the defence, and he earned numerous caps for Scotland, cementing his legacy in both clubs.
The announcement has sent shockwaves through the football world, highlighting the vulnerability of even the most celebrated athletes to neurodegenerative disease.