Remembering Ron Yeats: Former Liverpool captain passes away at 86 after battling Alzheimer’s

Liverpool football club is saddened to announce the passing of former captain Ron Yeats at the age of 86.

The former defender, described as a ‘colossus’ by legendary Reds manager Bill Shankly, had suffered with Alzheimer’s in recent years.

‘The thoughts of everyone at LFC are with Ron’s wife, Ann, all of his family and his friends at this incredibly sad time,’ Liverpool said in a statement.

‘Flag across club sites will be lowered to half-mast today as a mark of respect.’

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