An 'inspirational' businessman who helped others in his community and became known as one of the country's most devoted football fans has died. Tributes have poured in for Kevin Peek, who died on Monday (June 19), the day after his 66th birthday.
Kevin, who lived with brittle bone disease, was well-known in his hometown Eccles and ran three businesses. But his biggest love was Manchester United, having followed the club home and away for more than 50 years.
Becky Thompson, 45, was Kevin's business partner and 'best friend in the world'. She told the Manchester Evening News: "It was just like having another kid with him.