Former Manchester United and Scotland goalscorer Denis Law has died aged 84, his family said in a statement.
Law won two league titles with United and was a member of their European Cup-winning side under Sir Matt Busby in 1968 when they became the first English club to lift the trophy.
He was diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease and vascular dementia in 2021.
A short family statement read: “It is with a heavy heart that we tell you our father Denis Law has sadly passed away. He 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. Thank you.”
Denis Law holding his Commander of the Order of the British Empire (CBE) medal in 2016.
Law scored a total of 237 goals in 404 appearances during an 11-year spell at Old Trafford until 1973, which places him third behind Wayne Rooney and Sir Bobby Charlton on United’s all-time list.
In a statement on X, his former club said: “Everyone at Manchester United is mourning the loss of Denis Law, the King of the Stretford End, who has passed away, aged 84.
“Our deepest condolences go out to Denis’ family and many friends. His memory will live on forever more.”
