Former England, Chelsea and Manchester United midfielder Ray Wilkins died today at the age of 61, days after suffering a cardiac arrest.
Wilkins, who won 84 England caps and was one of the most technically gifted players of his generation, had been treated in a London hospital since Friday.
The hospital issued a statement on behalf of the family, thanking friends, colleagues and members of the public for the "many goodwill messages".
Chelsea, in a Twitter post, said: "Everybody associated with Chelsea Football Club is devastated to learn of the passing of our former player, captain and assistant coach, Ray Wilkins. Rest in peace, Ray, you will be dreadfully missed."