Ian Mellor dead at 74: Former Man City start passes away as Sky Sports reporter son pays heartfelt tribute
FORMER Manchester City star Ian Mellor has died at the age of 74.
The ex-winger passed away this morning after a long battle with illness.
GettyFormer Man City star Ian Mellor has died at the age of 74 after a long battle with illness[/caption]
EmpicsMellor also starred for teams including Norwich and Brighton[/caption]
Instagram nmellor33The news was announced by his son Neil, who works for Sky Sports after playing for Liverpool[/caption]
The news was announced by his son Neil, who now works for Sky Sports as a pundit after playing spells with Liverpool and West Ham.
He revealed his father had been battling amyloidosis, a rare disease which affects organs and is not curable.
Neil posted on Twitter: “My Dad, My Hero, I love you.
“Thank you for everything. 19/02/1950 – 01/05/2024.
“We are all absolutely devastated to have lost my Dad.
“Big thanks to St Ann’s Hospice and all their brilliant staff who helped during those last days as he battled so hard against amyloidosis.”
Neil’s former Liverpool teammate and Sky Sports pundit Jamie Carragher paid tribute with a heart emoji.
Meanwhile, a fan said: “Sincere condolences Neil.”
Another declared: “Your dad was a great footballer and a true gentleman.”
One noted: “He was a true legend.”
ReutersNeil’s playing career also saw him star at West Ham and Preston[/caption]
Instagram nmellor33He is now a pundit for Sky Sports[/caption]
Another added: “He was a great footballer, one of my favourites.”
Mellor started his career with City in 1970, scoring seven goals in 40 appearances and winning the FA Charity Shield before leaving Maine Road in 1973.
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