Post by harr on Feb 10, 2018 0:20:07 GMT
So very sad, no age at all to lose your life.
Pancreatic Cancer, what an absolute vile disease.
RIP young man.
Former Celtic and Manchester United midfielder Liam Miller has died at the age of 36.
Miller, who won 21 caps for the Republic of Ireland between 2004 and 2009, had been suffering from Cancer.
Miller started his career at Celtic in 2000 before moving to Old Trafford four years later, also playing for Leeds, Sunderland, QPR and Hibernian.
Celtic said they were "deeply saddened", adding that their "thoughts are with his family and friends".
BBC Scotland pundit Tam McManus, who played with Miller at Hibs, tweeted: "I'm afraid it is true that Liam Miller has sadly passed away today. Thoughts are with all his family and friends at this horrendous time. So sad."
Miller ended his career in the United States in 2016, having also played for three clubs in Australia and his hometown club Cork City before retiring.
'A great player, a fantastic person'
McManus added that "the esteem Miller was held in by supporters of every club he either played for or against" showed through in the tributes paid to him on Friday.
He himself described Miller as "a wonderfully talented player but more importantly a lovely, humble person who never changed despite the wealth and success".
Chris Sutton, who played with Miller at Celtic, tweeted: "Terribly sad news about Liam Miller. Taken too young. Thoughts go out to his family."
Hibs said they were "incredibly saddened" by news of Miller's death, while Sunderland also paid tribute to their former player.
"We are saddened to hear this evening that former Sunderland midfielder Liam Miller has passed away. Our thoughts are with his family and friends at this time," the club tweeted.
Danny Higginbotham, a former Sunderland team-mate, described Miller as a "great player but more importantly a fantastic person".
"So sad," he added. "Devastating news. My thoughts are with his family."
Leeds said everyone at the club was "deeply saddened", adding: "Our thoughts are with his family and friends."
Mark Burchill, who played with Miller at Celtic, tweeted: "Can't believe my old team-mate Liam miller has passed away today. Taken far too soon. Horrific news. Thoughts and prayers with his family at this time."