Denis Law dead: Ballon d’Or-winning Manchester United star who won European Cup during glittering career dies aged 84
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MANCHESTER United legend Denis Law has tragically died aged 84, his family have announced. The last surviving member of the Red Devils' holy trinity passed away after a battle with dementia. His heartbroken family confirmed on Friday that Law had died. A statement from them read: "It is with a heavy heart that we tell you our father Denis Law has sadly passed away. He fought a tough battle but finally he is now at peace.
![[Portrait of Denis Law, former Scotland and Manchester United footballer.]](https://www.thesun.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/NINTCHDBPICT000382330048.jpg?strip=all&w=960)
"We would like to thank everyone who contributed to his wellbeing and care, past and much more recently. "We know how much people supported and loved him and that love was always appreciated and made the difference. Thank you.". Law started his career at Huddersfield Town, had two spells at Manchester City and played for Torino in Italy.
![[Denis Law celebrating a goal during a football match.]](https://www.thesun.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/9b853cb9-5018-4b35-9756-6d6915340842.jpg?strip=all&w=960)
But it was at Old Trafford from 1962-73 where he made his name scoring 237 goals in 404 games. He won two titles with United and the FA Cup and helped them to the 1968 European Cup Final where they beat Benfica although missed out on the game due to injury.
![[Manchester United legends Denis Law, Bobby Charlton, and George Best holding a trophy.]](https://www.thesun.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/manchester-united-football-legends-denis-853910927.jpg?strip=all&w=960)
Sir Bobby Charlton, Law and George Best were integral as the Red Devils become the first English side to win the European Cup. Man U said in a statement: "Everyone at Manchester United is mourning the loss of Denis Law, the King of the Stretford End, who has passed away, aged 84.
![[Tributes at the United Trinity statue.]](https://www.thesun.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/general-view-tributes-laid-united-854162347.jpg?strip=all&w=876)
