Ballon d'Or-winning Man Utd star Denis Law's will revealed after death aged 84 – with touching gift for his children
The former Scotland and Manchester Utd favourite died at the age of 84 in January after a battle with ill health.
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Footie legend Denis Law left a massive £2million fortune to his family, it has emerged
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Denis Law at the Presentation of the trophy Glasgow Rangers v Zenit St Petersburg UEFA Cup Final Manchester in 2008
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Denis Law arrives prior to the Premier League match between Manchester United and Crystal Palace at Old Trafford on December 5, 2021
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Law, who revealed in 2021 that he had been diagnosed with Alzheimer's and vascular dementia, is immortalised in a statue at Old Trafford alongside George Best and Sir Bobby Charlton.
A Ballon d'Or winner in 1964, he won the European Cup, two English titles and the FA Cup in his years at Old Trafford.
Born in Aberdeen, Law began his career with Huddersfield Town, had two spells at Manchester City and also played in Italy for Torino.
Probate records have revealed he had amassed an estate worth £2,035,475 which will be handed down to his family.
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A will penned in 2018 ordered his wealth should be given to his wife Diana but she predeceased him. His estate will be handled by his son Andrew and daughter Diana.
An earlier statement from the Law family said: "It is with a heavy heart that we tell you our father Denis Law has sadly passed away.
"He fought a tough battle but finally he is now at peace.
"We would like to thank everyone who contributed to his wellbeing and care, past and much more recently.
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"We know how much people supported and loved him and that love was always appreciated and made the difference. Thank you."
Sir Alex Ferguson led tributes to his fellow Scot.
He said: "There is a saying in Scotland, 'who do you think you are? Denis Law?'.
"He was the best Scottish player of all time. He was a fantastic player. He epitomises Scotland, fighting away, having a fight in an empty house. He was an incredible human being."
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Manchester Utd issued a statement following his passing: "Everyone at Manchester United is mourning the loss of Denis Law, the King of the Stretford End, who has passed away, aged 84.
"With 237 goals in 404 appearances, he will always be celebrated as one of the club's greatest and most beloved players.
"The ultimate goal-scorer, his flair, spirit and love for the game made him the hero of a generation. Our deepest condolences go out to Denis's family and many friends. His memory will live on forever more."
Former captain Bryan Robson said: "Denis was more than just a fantastic footballer, he was a fantastic man. So generous with his time and everything delivered with that great sense of humour of his.
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"He would always be in my greatest ever Manchester United XI. He was a player so many of his peers idolised and with good reason, that iconic image of him with his sleeves pulled down and the one arm salute after scoring."
Two giant murals honouring Law have been painted on a high-rise block in Aberdeen.
The murals in the Printfield area of the city show him playing for Scotland and Manchester Utd.
He is Manchester Utd's third-highest goal scorer of all time behind Wayne Rooney and Charlton with 237 in 404 games, and Scotland's joint top scorer with 30 goals from his 55 caps.
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