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The New York Times: Brain injury activist Shane Christie diagnosed with ‘high-stage’ CTE after taking own life

Brain injury activist Shane Christie diagnosed with ‘high-stage’ CTE after taking own life

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The former rugby union player had spoken publicly about the belief he was suffering from CTE. Joe Allison / Getty Images Former rugby union player and brain injury activist Shane Christie has been ...