QPR legend Stan Bowles is suffering from Alzheimers, his family have announced.

His family released a statement on Saturday to confirm that he has developed the illness, making it difficult to sign autographs for fans.

"We are writing this on behalf of our father Stanley Bowles," they wrote. "We would like it to be known that our father has unfortunately developed a form of alzheimers.

"Consequently he finds it extremely difficult to sign autographs etc. We would be grateful for anyone who comes in contact with our father to show some understanding of his condition.

"We have on behalf of our father been grateful that fans still show interest in him and would be grateful that anything regarding him is played low key.

"We will continue his Facebook page and hope you will continue to share your memories thanking you in anticipation."