Just awful news. Big Cyrille Regis has passed at the age of 59.
A true legend in the midlands, a ground-breaking player for many of that era and a sad loss to football.
Not often you can call a player an icon but Cyrille was.
Some lovely tributes pouring in.
It is great sadness that we announce the death last night from a heart attack of one of footballs great legends Cyrille Regis. Our sincere condolences go to his family friends and colleagues. RIP Big Man
Lions And Legends (@lions_legends) January 15, 2018
It is with huge sadness that we hear of the death of our former striker, Cyrille Regis
RIP Big Cyrille – a true football icon
#AVFC pic.twitter.com/PINwayek0P Aston Villa FC (@AVFCOfficial) January 15, 2018
Devastated to hear the news of the passing of Cyrille Regis. Had the pleasure of playing with him and someone I always looked up to. He was a true inspiration and friend. RIP Cyrille 🙏🏾 #ripcyrilleregis pic.twitter.com/mIUHP1ZrlN
Tony Daley MSc (@TonyDaley7) January 15, 2018
In all my decades of covering Midlands football,there has been no figure more admired or loved among we reporters than Cyrille Regis. He scored goals we dreamed of while lying in the bath,routed the racists,respected the fans – and smiled. Always. RIP
Pat Murphy (@patmurphybbc) January 15, 2018
Devastated,Sad,Gutted and totally Shocked by the news that Cyrille Regis has died.
He was my ALL TIME footballing hero and idol…… and the main reason why I wanted to be a Centre Forward,just like him! #LEGENDI`m gonna miss you my FRIEND!
RIP Big C pic.twitter.com/9VBJ9EcDGs
Dion Dublin (@DionDublinsDube) January 15, 2018
West Midlands United -RIP Cyrille Regis #AVFC #Wba #WWFC #CCFC pic.twitter.com/J6rNMfwYNf
Andy Ward (@andy_t_ward03) January 15, 2018
Another icon has left us. Can’t believe it. Absolutely devastated as he was an unbelievable role model and became a good friend. Deepest condolences to all family and friends of a proper legend Cyrille Regis. You’ll be missed my friend. #RIP
Ian Taylor (@IanTaylor7) January 15, 2018
Only 2 months ago Cyrille Regis did a charity gig for me in a local pub,donated a round of golf with him – lunch thrown in – at his club. He was honest,humble,approachable,did endless selfies & just captivated the audience. An 18 carat hero. Can`t believe this. RIP
Pat Murphy (@patmurphybbc) January 15, 2018
Big Ron on the big man…https://t.co/YP1TJqREr8#wba #AVFC #RIPCyrille
Aston Villa news (@AVFC_News) January 15, 2018
Can’t believe big Cyrille has gone played with him at Villa and at Wolves. Everybody loved and respected him no matter who he played for. He was a gentle giant a real gentleman and beacon for all black footballers #RIPCyrille
stevefroggatt (@Froggy123Steve) January 15, 2018
