THE SUN
NOTTINGHAM Forest star and England legend Trevor Francis has died aged 69 after suffering a heart attack at his home in Marbella.
The icon was England‘s first-ever £1million player and was instrumental in helping Brian Clough’s Forest win the European Cup in 1979.
He later managed both QPR and Sheffield Wednesday – famously causing Eric Cantona to storm out after a trial for the Owls.
Francis died at his apartment near Marbella in Spain today from a heart attack, his family confirmed.
A statement said: “Trevor Francis has died at the age of 69. He had a heart attack at his apartment in Spain this morning.
“On behalf of the family, this has come as a huge shock to everybody. We are all very upset.
“He was a legendary footballer but he was also an extremely nice person.”
Veteran ITV sports presenter and close pal Gary Newbon led tributes to the footballer following the tragedy
He told The Sun: “This is obviously a terrible shock for Trevor and his family and friends.
“He was revered throughout football and has his place assured in the historyof the game…
