Tributes to Neville Neville, who has died aged 65

Neville Neville is thought to have suffered a heart attack while with his daughter in Australia. Credit: Manchester Evening News.

The father of North West sporting stars Gary, Phil and Tracey Neville has died aged at the age of 65, the family said in a statement.

Neville Neville, a former director of his hometown club Bury FC, is thought to have suffered a heart attack in Australia, where England netball coach Tracey is preparing for the World Championships.

England Netball made the announcement on their website.

Mr Neville continued to have close ties with Bury FC and was appointed as an official club ambassador last year.

His widow Jill is general manager and club secretary.