Former footballer and broadcaster Jimmy Hill dies aged 87
Former football player and Match Of The Day presenter Jimmy Hill has died at the age of 87 after suffering from Alzheimer's disease, his family has announced.
Jimmy Hill 'did everything in the game'
The footballing world has been paying tribute to former footballer turned broadcaster Jimmy Hill, who has died aged 87.
BBC presenter Dan Walker said "he did everything in the game. Much of what we take for granted came from his drive to innovate".
Radio presenter and former Liverpool striker Stan Collymore described him as "the face of football for a generation".
Former England goalkeeper David James hailed him as "a legend".
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Photos: Fans lay tributes at Jimmy Hill statue
Fans have been leaving tributes at the Ricoh Arena in memory of former manager Jimmy Hill at today's match against Oldham.
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Ex-footballer turned broadcaster Jimmy Hill dies
Footballer turned broadcaster Jimmy Hill has died at the age of 87 after suffering from Alzheimer's disease, his family has said.