Manchester United legend Denis Law has died aged 84, his family have announced.
Law, who has two statues dedicated to him at Old Trafford – one of which is the United Trinity statue, which also features Sir Bobby Charlton and George Best – announced in December 2021 that he was suffering from dementia.
“It is with a heavy heart that we inform you that our father Denis Law has sadly passed away. He fought a hard battle, but now he is finally at peace,” said a family statement. “We would like to thank everyone who has contributed to his welfare and care, both in the past and more recently.”
“We know how much people supported and loved him and that love was always appreciated and made all the difference.”
Law spent 11 years at Old Trafford, scoring 237 goals in 404 appearances for the club. He played 55 international matches for Scotland, scoring 30 goals.
He played a major role in United’s resurgence after the Munich air disaster in 1958, winning the old First Division twice, the European Cup and the FA Cup, and was awarded the coveted Ballon d’Or trophy in 1964.
“Everyone at Manchester United mourns the loss of Denis Law, the king of the Stretford End, who has died aged 84,” the Red Devils said in a statement. “He will always be celebrated as one of the club’s greatest and most popular players.”
“The ultimate goalscorer, his flair, his spirit and his love of the game made him the hero of a generation. Our deepest condolences go out to Denis’ family and many friends. His memory will live on forever.”
Law also played for United’s neighborhood rivals Manchester City, as well as Huddersfield Town and Torino.