Celtic legend John Hughes has died aged 79, his family have confirmed. The Parkhead icon and Lisbon Lion passed away in hospital following a short illness.
It was revealed last week that the former Celtic star had taken ill and his family have now released a statement announcing his passing. Hughes, known as "Yogi'", made 416 appearances and scored an incredible 189 goals across 11 seasons at Celtic and was part of the squad who blazed a trail to the 1967 European Cup success, agonisingly missing the Final through injury.
But, having played throughout the historic run, he still received a winners' medal and remains the club's eighth highest all-time goalscorer. His family's statement, released by son John on social media, paid tribute to a "dearly loved" husband, father and grandfather. The statement said: "John 'Yogi' Hughes, age 79, passed away peacefully in hospital today following a short illness. He was surrounded by his loving family. He was dearly loved and will be sorely missed.
