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Love story: Holding onto the glimmers of my dad, Blues legend Steve Mortimer
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- Erin Mortimer, now aged 39, reflects on the core memories she has with dad Steve Mortimer.
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Erin Mortimer, now aged 39, reflects on the core memories she has with dad Steve Mortimer. (Supplied)
Link copied Share Share article Erin Mortimer's dad, Bulldogs and Blues legend Steve Mortimer, was diagnosed with dementia at just 60 after years of concussions during his playing career. At 69, his condition has progressed and he's living in a care home. Erin, a singer and songwriter, is holding on to the special memories she has of her dad, and the glimmers of him that remain.
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