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Noel Gallagher Recalls Final Texts as Oasis Plan Wembley Tribute to Ricky Hatton

Police have not released a cause of death, with officers saying the case is not being treated as suspicious.

Overview

  • Ricky Hatton, 46, was found dead at his Hyde/Gee Cross home by his manager, and Greater Manchester Police said the death is not being treated as suspicious.
  • Noel Gallagher said he exchanged texts with Hatton last week and saw him at recent Oasis shows in Manchester, describing him as being in typically lively spirits.
  • Gallagher also revisited the 2008 night in Las Vegas when he and Liam carried Hatton’s title belts, recalling a weeks-long dispute over who would hold which belt.
  • Oasis are expected to honour Hatton at Wembley on September 27, with reports suggesting they will perform Live Forever as a tribute.
  • Manchester City midfielder Phil Foden visited Hatton’s family, leaving his derby shirt and a bouquet with a note that read, “There is only 1 Ricky Hatton.”