Former Tottenham star Garry Brooke has died at the age of 64 following a long illness.
Brooke, who won two FA Cups with Spurs in 1981 and 1982, passed away on Saturday morning as his former club announced the tragic news on social media.
‘We are deeply saddened to learn of the passing of our former player Garry Brooke this morning, following a lengthy battle with illness,’ they wrote on X.
‘Our thoughts are with his family and friends at this impossibly difficult time.’
The midfielder, who also won the UEFA Cup with Tottenham in 1984, started his career at the club, before making his debut in the 1980-81 season.
Brooke went onto play 101 times for his Spurs, scoring 18 times, before he went onto represent several other clubs.
Former Tottenham star Garry Brooke has died at the age of 64 following a long illness
Brooke’s former club Spurs announced news of his passing and paid tribute on Saturday
Brooke (pictured in a Legends match in 2012) won two FA Cups and the UEFA Cup with Spurs
These included Norwich, Dutch side Groningen, Wimbledon, Stoke City, Brentford, Colchester United, Reading and St Albans City.
The tributes poured in for Brooke as news of his passing spread around the footballing world.
Norwich City said: ‘All at Norwich City are saddened to learn of the passing of former player Garry Brooke after a battle with illness.
‘We pass on our sincere condolences to Garry’s loved ones at this sad time.’
Spurs icon Ossie Ardiles added: ‘Very very sad news. Gary was a wonderful player and even more a wonderful friend.
‘My thoughts and prayers with your family and friends.
‘Very honoured to have played football with you and been your friend. Rest in peace dear Brooksy.
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