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'His passion for the club was undeniable and he will be missed': Arsenal and Ian Wright lead tributes to football pundit Claude Callegari as AFTV suspend coverage following the passing of their former star at the age of 58

Arsenal and club legend Ian Wright led the tributes to Arsenal FanTV pundit Claude Callegari, who tragically died at the age of 58 on March 29.

Callegari's death was confirmed in a statement from his family on his Twitter feed on Tuesday, days after he told his social media followers he would 'disappear soon to see my mother then you can all be happy'.

The Gunners official account tweeted their condolences to his family and hailed his passion for the club. They wrote: 'Sending our condolences to Claude's famliy, friends and everyone who cherished him.