Former Villa forward Shaw has passed away at the age of 63

Premier League team Aston Villa announced on Monday that former striker Gary Shaw, who was one of their European Cup-winning players in 1982, had passed away at the age of 63.

Although the Birmingham-based team did not reveal the reason of Shaw’s death, British media stated that he died from injuries incurred in a fall.

In 213 outings for his boyhood club Villa, Shaw, who had previously represented England under-21s, scored a total of 79 goals. His subsequent career included stints at Danish team Kjobenhavns Boldklub, English League Two club Walsall, and Scotland’s Kilmarnock, among other clubs.

Shaw also secured the First Division championship with Villa in the 1980-81 season and the European Super Cup in 1982.

“The club expressed profound shock and sadness upon learning of the passing of Gary Shaw, one of our esteemed European Cup-winning heroes,” the club said.

“Gary, a skilled striker, earned the admiration of our supporters with his goal-scoring prowess, which played a crucial role in Villa’s triumph in the 1980s.” Many spectators on the terraces would also bestow individual honours onto a player who was highly revered.

“He died peacefully earlier today in the company of his family, who requested Aston Villa to issue a statement on their behalf.”

“The club’s sympathies are extended to Gary’s family and loved ones during this greatly challenging period.”