Denis Law, the former Manchester United and Scotland centre-forward, has passed away at the age of 84.
Law scored 237 goals in 404 appearances during an 11-year stay at United, forming part of the ‘United Trinity’ alongside team-mates Sir Bobby Charlton and George Best.
Known affectionately as ‘The King’, Law lifted the First Division title with United in 1965 and 1967, although he missed the European Cup triumph over Benfica in 1968.
Law is United’s third all-time leading goalscorer behind Wayne Rooney and Charlton and is also Scotland’s joint-leading scorer alongside Kenny Dalglish with 30 goals in 55 international caps.
The Aberdeen-born striker, who is immortalised alongside Best and Charlton in a statue outside Old Trafford, revealed in 2021 that he had been diagnosed with dementia.
Upon his passing, Law’s family said he had “fought a tough battle but finally he is now at peace”.
“We would like to thank everyone who contributed to his wellbeing and care, past and much more recently. We know how much people supported and loved him and that love was always appreciated and made the difference.”
A United statement said: “Everyone at Manchester United is mourning the loss of Denis Law, the King of the Stretford End, who has passed away, aged 84.
“With 237 goals in 404 appearances, he will always be celebrated as one of the club’s greatest and most beloved players. The ultimate goal-scorer, his flair, spirit and love for the game made him the hero of a generation.
“Our deepest condolences go out to Denis’s family and many friends. His memory will live on forever more.”
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