Alan Shearer and Kenny Dalglish pay tribute as ex-Premier League winning coach dies aged 76

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Tony Parkes - the man known as 'Mr Blackburn Rovers' after spending 34 years at Ewood Park - has died aged 76, having been diagnosed with Alzheimer's disease in 2020Alan Shearer and Kenny Dalglish have paid tribute after Blackburn Rovers announced the death of club legend Tony Parkes aged 76. A true club legend, often referred to as 'Mr Blackburn Rovers', Tony passed away last night at the age of 76."Everyone at Blackburn Rovers sends their deepest heartfelt condolences to Tony's daughter Natalie and all his family and friends at this incredibly sad time.

A special tribute will be held to celebrate Tony's life and his outstanding contribution to the club’s history at Rovers' final home game of the season against Leicester City on Saturday May 2."In response the sad news, Shearer posted on X: "RIP Tony. A great man."Chris Sutton, Shearer's strike partner when Rovers lifted the title, also posted: "Really sad news to hear of Tony Parkes passing away.

Tony was a great player and coach for Rovers with a wonderful sense of humour."He was Mr Blackburn and will be sorely missed. It started slowly but it's very apparent now - he recently had a diagnosis of Alzheimer's disease."It's changed a lot of things for my dad, his independence being the big one.