Manchester United legend Denis Law dies, aged 84

Former Manchester United and Scotland footballer Denis Law has died, astatine the property of 84.

In a statement, his household said: "It is with a dense bosom that we archer you our begetter Denis Law has sadly passed away. He fought a pugnacious battle, but finally, helium is present astatine peace.

"We would similar to convey everyone who contributed to his wellbeing and care, past and overmuch much recently.

"We cognize however overmuch radical supported and loved him and that emotion was ever appreciated and made the difference."

The Aberdeen-born footballer antecedently announced successful August 2021 that helium had been diagnosed with dementia.

A prolific striker, Law scored 237 goals successful 404 appearances for Manchester United, for whom helium signed for a then-British grounds transportation interest successful 1962.

He is the lone antheral to person 2 statues dedicated to him astatine Old Trafford - 1 connected the Stretford End concourse, the different arsenic portion of the United Trinity statue overlooking the stadium's forecourt beside chap large George Best and Sir Bobby Charlton.

In a statement, the nine said: "Everyone astatine Manchester United is mourning the nonaccomplishment of Denis Law, the King of the Stretford End, who has passed away, aged 84.

"He volition ever beryllium celebrated arsenic 1 of the club's top and astir beloved players.

"The eventual goal-scorer, his flair, tone and emotion for the crippled made him the leader of a generation. Our deepest condolences spell retired to Denis's household and galore friends. His representation volition unrecorded connected everlastingly more."

Law besides played for Huddersfield Town, Manchester City, and Italian nine Torino during his nine career, and made 55 appearances for Scotland, scoring 30 goals for his country.

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