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Former Newcastle United chairman Freddy Shepherd dies aged 76

Former Newcastle United chairman Freddy Shepherd passed away peacefully at home on Monday night, his family have announced.

A statement from the family read: 'Freddy Shepherd, former chairman of Newcastle United and chairman of Shepherd Offshore Group and Triple S Sports & Entertainment Group, sadly passed away peacefully at his home last night.

'At this difficult time the family have asked that their privacy be respected.'

Freddy Shepherd passed away peacefully at his home on Monday night, his family confirmed
Freddy Shepherd passed away peacefully at his home on Monday night, his family confirmed

The 76-year-old is held in the highest regard at St James' Park and was notably responsible for bringing Alan Shearer to the club in a world-record deal in 1996.