Saint and Greavsie and Liverpool FC legend Ian St John has sadly died at the age of 82.
Tributes have poured in for the former Liverpool and Scotland striker, including one from his old presenting pal Jimmy Greaves who said he will “never forget his laughter”.
In a statement confirming his death, St John’s family said he had died “after a long illness”.
Saint and Greavsie star ‘passed away peacefully’
Ian St John’s family revealed that he had “passed away peacefully” after a “long illness”.
The statement read: “It is with a heavy heart that we have to inform you that after a long illness we have lost a husband, father and grandfather.
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“He passed away peacefully with his family at his bedside.
“We would like to thank all the staff at Arrowe Park Hospital for their hard work and dedication during these very difficult times.
We would like to thank all the staff at Arrowe Park Hospital for their hard work and dedication during these very difficult times.
“The family would be grateful for privacy at this extremely sad time.”
Liverpool FC also paid tribute.
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A statement on social media read: “We are deeply saddened by the passing of a true Anfield legend, Ian St John.
“The thoughts of everyone at Liverpool Football Club are with Ian’s family and friends at this sad and difficult time.”
What was Ian St John famous for?
After retiring from football he went on to manage boyhood club Motherwell and Portsmouth.
He then moved into television, fronting popular show Saint and Greavsie alongside England legend Jimmy Greaves.
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