Dennis Law, the legendary Manchester United and Scotland footballer, has passed away at 84, as announced by his family. Diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease and vascular dementia in 2021, Law was a prominent figure at Manchester United, renowned as “The King” and part of the celebrated “United Trinity” alongside George Best and Sir Bobby Charlton. With 404 appearances and 237 goals for United, he is the club’s third-highest scorer. Law, who won the Ballon d’Or in 1964 and enjoyed a successful career, left an indelible mark on football and is remembered fondly by fans and the club alike.
- Manchester United and Scotland icon Dennis Law dies at 84
- Diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease and vascular dementia in 2021
Manchester United legend Dennis Law has died at the age of 84, his family has announced.
Law, who confirmed in August 2021 that he had been diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease and vascular dementia, was one of the United Trinity players immortalized on a statue at Old Trafford alongside George Best and Sir Bobby Charlton. It’s a person. To his fans, he was simply known as “The King.”
“It is with heavy hearts that we announce the tragic passing of our father, Dennis Law,” the Law family said in a statement Friday night. He fought a tough battle, but now he can finally find peace. I got it back.
“We would like to thank everyone who has contributed to his health and care in the past and recently. Thank you for always being appreciated and making a difference.’
United said in a statement: “Everyone at Manchester United is mourning the loss of Stretford End King Dennis Law, who has passed away at the age of 84. He made 404 appearances and scored 237 goals. will always be praised.” The club’s greatest and most loved players.
“The ultimate goalscorer, his talent, spirit and love for the game made him a hero for a generation. My deepest condolences to Dennis’ family and many friends. He will always be remembered. It will live forever.”
Manchester United legend Dennis Law (pictured) dies at the age of 84
Law (left) was part of the ‘United Trinity’ along with Sir Bobby Charlton (centre) and George Best (right)
Law is United’s third-highest scorer of all time behind Wayne Rooney and Charlton.
Law, who won the Ballon d’Or in 1964, won the European Cup, two English titles and the FA Cup during his 11 years at Old Trafford, scoring 237 goals in 404 games in all competitions.
He is the club’s third-highest scorer in history after Wayne Rooney and Charlton. He also won 55 caps for Scotland and scored 30 international goals.
Born in Aberdeen, Law started his career at Huddersfield Town, went on to play twice for Manchester City and also played for Turin in Italy.
He first joined City in 1960 for an estimated £55,000, which was a British transfer record at the time.
The following year he moved to Turin for £110,000, and he broke the record again in 1962 when United shelled out £115,000 to bring him to Old Trafford.
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