BREAKING: Former Tottenham star who won FA Cup twice dies aged 64 after long illness
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Tottenham legend Garry Brooke, who won two FA Cups with the club, has died at the age of 64 following a long illness, the club have announced. Brooke passed away on Saturday morning as Tottenham reflected on an "impossibly difficult time" for the ex-midfielder's family.
A statement from Tottenham read: "We are deeply saddened to learn of the passing of our former player Garry Brooke this morning, following a lengthy battle with illness. Our thoughts are with his family and friends at this impossibly difficult time.". Brooke went on to play 101 times for his boyhood club Spurs, scoring 18 times, before becoming something of a journeyman in his career as he turned out for Norwich, Dutch side Groningen, Wimbledon, Stoke City, Brentford, Colchester United, Reading and St Albans City.
Norwich also paid tribute to their former player with a statement reading: "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.".
Brookes' FA Cup-winning team-mate at Tottenham Ossie Ardiles took to social media to make his own gesture. He said: "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.".
