Gary Shaw dead at 63: Aston Villa legend passes away after suffering head injury… as club leads tributes to 1982 European Cup winner with emotional statement
Aston Villa legend Gary Shaw has died at the age of 63.
The 1982 European Cup winner was in hospital with a head injury caused by a fall.
Shaw played 213 games for his boyhood club, scoring 79 goals.
He is regarded as one of Villa’s best attackers in the club’s 150-year history.
Villa announced the tragic news in a statement released by the club, paying tribute to one of the heroes of their 1982 triumph.
Shaw (left) started his career at Aston Villa and went on to win three trophies with the club
Shaw (left) is an icon at Villa after winning the European Cup with the club in 1982
‘Gary was one of us, a talented striker who thrilled supporters with his goals, helping Villa to success in the 1980s,’ the statement said.
‘Individual tributes were also to follow for a player idolised by many in the stands. He passed away peacefully earlier today surrounded by his family, who asked Aston Villa to release a statement on their behalf.
‘The thoughts of everyone at the club are with Gary’s family and loved ones at this extremely difficult time.’
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