Manchester United legend Denis Law has passed away aged 84.
Law spent 11 years playing for United, scoring 237 goals in 404 appearances to put him third on the club's all-time goalscorers list, behind only and Sir Bobby Charlton. He formed a partnership known as "The Holy Trinity" at Old Trafford alongside Charlton and George Best, helping the club to win the European Cup, two English titles and the .
A brilliant striker who won the Ballon d'Or in 1964, Law also played for , Torino and and scored 30 goals in 55 appearances for during his distinguished career.
He announced in August 2021 that he had been diagnosed with Alzheimer's and vascular dementia.
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A statement from his family 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."
Speaking about his diagnosis in 2021, Law said: "This will not be an easy journey especially for the people who love you the most. I know the road ahead will be hard, demanding, painful and ever changing and so ask for understanding and patience.
"I recognise how my brain is deteriorating and how my memory evades me when I don't want it to and how this causes me distress in situations that are beyond my control.
"I do understand what is happening and that is why I want to address my situation now whilst I am able, because I know there will be days when I don't understand and I hate the thought of that right now."
Law was a champion of Alzheimer's Society in his later years following the diagnosis of his former team-mate Charlton with dementia in 2020. Charlton died in October 2023.
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