David Gaskell dead aged 84: Tributes pour in for Man Utd’s youngest-ever player and Busby Babes star passes away
David Gaskell dead aged 84: Tributes pour in for Man Utd’s youngest-ever player and Busby Babes star passes away
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Sponsored by. FORMER Manchester United goalkeeper David Gaskell has passed away aged 84 following a brief battle with illness. United announced their former stopper's passing in a statement on Friday night. An excerpt of it read: "Manchester United is saddened to learn of the passing of our former goalkeeper David Gaskell, a figure with a special place in club history.".
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askell's passing was confirmed by his family, who paid a touching tribute to him, on Friday. In the tribute, they said: "Dave was devoted to his beloved wife, Barbara, with whom he shared 68 wonderful years of marriage. "He was a proud father to his three daughters, Michelle, Lesley, and Nicola, and a loving grandfather to Joel, Emily, Eleanor, Ted, and Edith.
His family was his greatest joy, and his legacy will live on through them. "In these past few weeks of illness, Dave was surrounded by the love and support of the many friends he made throughout his life—friends who, like so many in Wrexham and beyond, will miss him dearly.
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