Liverpool Legend Ron Yeats Passes Away at the Age of 86 After Battling Alzheimer’s

The former defender, affectionately dubbed a 'colossus' by the iconic Reds manager Bill Shankly, had been battling Alzheimer's in his later 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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