Paul Mariner dead: Former England footballer dies at 68 after 'battle with brain cancer'
Former England football player Paul Mariner has died at the age of 68, it has been confirmed. Tributes have begun flooding in for the player who turned coach later in his career.
Former Ipswich striker Paul had a stellar career with 35 caps for England and 139 goals for Ipswich.
His family announced the news of his death in a statement on Twitter, confirming he died after “a brief battle with brain cancer”.
This read: “We regretfully inform you that Paul passed away peacefully on the 9th of July surrounded by his family, after a brief battle with brain cancer.
“We would like to thank all the people who came to see him through his illness for their support and for the messages that were sent to him, they meant a great deal to him and us.”
The statement went on to thank the NHS for their care as well as praising Paul’s career.
