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PA Sport Staff & Laura Ferguson

Celtic legend John Hughes dies aged 79 after short illness as tributes flood in

Celtic legend John 'Yogi' Hughes has died at the age of 79.

The Coatbridge-born forward's death was confirmed by his family who said he passed away in hospital following a short illness.

He scored 189 goals for the club between 1959 and 1971, with his family saying he "joins the ranks of those who will be immortal as long as there's a Glasgow Celtic".

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