Gary Shaw, the former Aston Villa striker and a key player in their 1982 European Cup-winning team, has passed away at the age of 63, according to the Premier League club.
While the cause of death was not officially confirmed by the Birmingham-based club, British media reports suggest Shaw died from injuries sustained in a fall.
Shaw, who also represented England at the under-21 level, scored 79 goals in 213 appearances for his beloved Villa.
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His career included stints at Danish club Kjøbenhavns Boldklub, English League Two side Walsall, and Scotland’s Kilmarnock, among other teams.
In addition to the European Cup, Shaw helped Villa secure the First Division title in the 1980-81 season and the European Super Cup in 1982.
“Aston Villa is deeply shocked and profoundly saddened to learn that Gary Shaw, one of our European Cup-winning heroes, has passed away,” the club said in a statement.
“Gary was one of our own, a talented striker who delighted supporters with his goal-scoring exploits, which helped fire Villa to success in the 1980s. Individual accolades would also follow for a player who was idolised by many on the terraces.
“He passed away peacefully earlier today surrounded by his family, who asked Aston Villa to release a statement on their behalf.
“The thoughts of everyone at the club are with Gary’s family and loved ones at this extremely difficult time.”
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