Wolverhampton Wanderers' have released a statement expressing their "great sadness and regret" following the death of 91-year-old Sir Jack Hayward OBE.
The Club's legendary former owner, Chairman and Life President had been ill for several months and passed away in Fort Lauderdale today.
Wolves would like to extend its deepest and most sincere condolences to Sir Jack’s wife, Lady Hayward, his companion of many years, Patti Bloom, and all his family and friends at home and across the world.
Born close to Molineux, Sir Jack Hayward was a Wolves fan from an early age and his deep affection and passion for all things Wulfrunian and British never faded. As a young boy, Sir Jack used to crawl under Molineux’s turnstiles to grab a glimpse of his heroes and he retained this passion as a true Wolves supporter throughout his life.
He gave successive managers money to spend on players, before in May 2003, his dream was realised as Wolves at last regained top-flight status, though it proved to be for only one season. In the summer of 2007, he passed on the baton to current Chairman, Steve Morgan, handing over the Club for just £10 in return for a £30 million investment into Wolves. This remains one of the most remarkable and generous acts, from any owner, in any sport.