Tributes pour in for Denis Law as Wayne Rooney leads stars in paying respects following Man Utd icon’s death at 84
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WAYNE ROONEY has led tributes to Manchester United legend Denis Law. The Red Devils icon passed away at the age of 84 following a long battle with Alzheimer's. Rooney joined figures from around the world of football in paying his respects to the Scottish star.
![[Denis Law at a trophy presentation.]](https://www.thesun.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/ex-manchester-united-player-denis-964502451.jpg?strip=all&w=960)
The ex-United and England forward took to X, writing: "Legend. Thoughts with all Denis' family and friends.". Law's ex-teammate Brian Kidd added: "He was slight, with the heart of a lion. "An unbelievable finisher, he scored every type of goal. "He said to me: 'If you're ever wide, don’t look up, put the cross in early. If I’m not there it’s my fault'. He was usually there.
![[Wayne Rooney, manager of Plymouth Argyle, in a post-match interview.]](https://www.thesun.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/wayne-rooney-manager-plymouth-argyle-960425339.jpg?strip=all&w=960)
"Sir Matt [Busby] loved him. We all did. He was the King of the Stretford End.". Law's family confirmed the Holy Trinity legend's passing in a statement released by United at 7.30pm on Friday. It read: "Manchester United is deeply saddened to share the following statement on behalf of the Law family.
"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. “We would like to thank everyone who contributed to his wellbeing and care, past and much more recently.". Law began his career with Huddersfield Town as a teenager in the mid-1950s.
The League One club posted their own tribute, writing: "All at Huddersfield Town are profoundly saddened to learn of the passing of Denis Law. "A legend of not only our great Club, but an immortal of the sport as a whole, he will be deeply missed and his memory cherished by us all.
