Willie Stevenson dead at 85: Liverpool pay tribute to the two-time title winner who starred under Bill Shankly
Former Liverpool star Willie Stevenson has passed away at the age of 85.
The Scot made 241 appearances for the club in the 1960s and won two league titles under Bill Shankly.
Announcing his death on X on Tuesday evening, Liverpool paid tribute to Stevenson.
A club statement read: 'We are deeply saddened by the passing of former player Willie Stevenson.
'The thoughts of everyone at Liverpool FC are with Willie's loved ones at this sad time.'
Stevenson also played for Stoke, Tranmere, Vancouver Whitecaps and Macclesfield.
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