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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A statement from his family read: "John 'Yogi' Hughes, age 79, passed away peacefully in hospital today, after a short illness.
"He was surrounded by his loving family. He was dearly loved and will be sorely missed. Always remembered and celebrated with love by his wife Theresa, his sons Kevin, Martin and John, his daughter Joanna and his six grandchildren and extended family.
"He now joins the ranks of those who will be immortal as long as there's a Glasgow Celtic.
"The family ask for privacy at this terribly difficult time, and will release details of his funeral arrangements in due course."
Hughes played in the 1965 Scottish Cup final, which saw Jock Stein win his first trophy as Celtic manager, won six Scottish titles and played in four League Cup final triumphs, hitting two penalties in a 2-1 win over Rangers in one of them.
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He won a European Cup winners' medal in 1967 but was not in the Lisbon Lions team that beat Inter Milan in the final.
Hughes also scored in Celtic's European Cup semi-final victory over Leeds in 1970 and hit five goals in one game against Aberdeen in January 1965.
Hughes moved on to Crystal Palace in 1971 and went on to play for Sunderland alongside his younger brother, Billy. He later managed Baillieston Juniors and Stranraer.
Celtic said in a statement on their official website: "Everyone at Celtic Football Club is extremely sad to hear of the passing of Lisbon Lion, John 'Yogi' Hughes, who has died at the age of 79, and the thoughts and prayers of everyone at the club are with John's family and friends at this extremely sad time."
It continued: "John ‘Yogi’ Hughes was hugely popular amongst the Celtic support, who always recognised him as one of their own, and the whole Celtic Family will mourn his passing."
His son John also gave an emotional tribute to his father, tweeting: "He rallied one last time on Sunday to sing us ‘Grace’ as best he could. His last conscious acts were hanging on for YNWA and giving us a wee fist pump celebration for Stephen’s goal. There is undeniable magic about this club we all love. A Celtic man until his last breath."
Chris Sutton also tweeted his sympathies to Hughes' family: "Really sad news to hear about John ‘Yogi’Hughes passing. Thoughts and prayers go out to his family."
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