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Terry Yorath, Leeds and Wales Great, Dies at 75

His children called him a quiet, kind, gentle man after confirming his death following a short illness.

Overview

  • The family said they take comfort that he will be reunited with their brother Daniel, who died in 1992 from hypertrophic cardiomyopathy.
  • Daughter Gabby Logan left Match of the Day mid-broadcast due to a family emergency and later posted her own tribute.
  • Yorath made 199 appearances for Leeds United, won the 1974 First Division title, and earned 59 caps for Wales before managing club and country.
  • He narrowly missed leading Wales to the 1994 World Cup and was on duty at Bradford City during the 1985 Valley Parade fire.
  • Leeds United and the Football Association of Wales issued condolences, with Leeds saying the team will wear black armbands this weekend and hold a formal remembrance at their next home match.