Former Liverpool owner George Gillett, who bought the club alongside Tom Hicks in 2007 before the pair's acrimonious split, has died at the age of 87, it has been announced
TORONTO, ON - JANUARY 27: 27 January 2013 Entrepreneur George Gillett, former owners of Montreal Canadiens, visited Markham on Sunday to discuss arena plans with a number of councillors, including Ward 3 Councillor Don Hamilton (left). Photos by Keith Beaty (Keith Beaty/Toronto Star via Getty Images)
Former Liverpool owner George Gillett has died at the age of 87(Image: Getty Images)
Former Liverpool owner George Gillett has died at the age of 87, it has been announced.
The American businessman bought the club alongside Tom Hicks back in 2007 before current owners Fenway Sports Group (FSG) took control in 2010, following a breakdown in the pair's relationship.
Gillett was also heavily involved in American sport, with one of his former teams the Montreal Canadiens, which he owned from 2001 to 2009, confirming the businessman's passing.
"On behalf of the entire Canadiens organization, I would like to extend my deepest condolences to George’s family," said Canadiens owner, president and CEO Geoff Molson.
"George immersed himself in the Montreal community and was appreciated by everyone in the organization. We sincerely appreciate his contributions to the Montreal Canadiens during his time as owner."
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