Gary Shaw, a former Aston Villa striker and European Cup winner, has passed away at the age of 63 due to injuries sustained in a fall. Shaw, who came through the youth ranks at Villa, scored 79 goals in 213 games for the club.
Shaw played a crucial role in Villa’s 1981 league title and 1982 European Cup victories. His impressive career earned him a special place in the hearts of Villa fans. “Gary was one of our own, a talented striker who delighted supporters with his goalscoring exploits,” Aston Villa Football Club said in a statement.
“Aston Villa Football Club is deeply shocked and profoundly saddened to learn that Gary Shaw, one of our European Cup-winning heroes, has passed away,” the club added. Shaw passed away peacefully surrounded by his family, who requested the club release a statement on their behalf.
The club expressed condolences to Shaw’s family and loved ones, saying, “The thoughts of everyone at the club are with Gary’s family and loved ones at this extremely difficult time.” Shaw’s legacy will be remembered and cherished by Villa fans and the football community.
