Terry Hennessey dead at 82: Former Nottingham Forest captain and cousin of Wales keeper Wayne dies
The former Wales international and Forest icon's sad passing was announced in a statemen by the Premier League club.
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A statement on the club website read: "All at Nottingham Forest are saddened to learn of the passing of former Forest captain, Terry Hennessey."
Adding: "Everyone at the Club sends their condolences to Mr. Hennessey's family and friends at this extremely difficult time."
Hennessey made over 180 appearances for Nottingham Forest between 1965 and 1970.
He also represented the likes of Birmingham City and Derby County in a career that saw him make over 400 professional appearances.
Hennessey was a 39-time Wales international, making his debut in a 4-0 thrashing of Northern Ireland in 1962.
Football seemingly ran in the Hennessy family, with Terry actually the cousin of 109-time Wales goalkeeper and fellow Forest favourite Wayne Hennessey.
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