Gabby Logan pays tribute to Welsh legend Terry Yorath after death
PA MediaPresenter Gabby Logan paid tribute to her father, Welsh football legend Terry Yorath, describing him as a “kind-hearted and generous man” with a “wicked sense of humour”.
The former Leeds United and Wales midfielder died this week, aged 75, following a short illness.
Publication date instagramLogan shared the tribute along with several family photos from his father’s life and career.
Cardiff-born Yorath has both captained and managed Wales. First Welsh player to play in a European Cup final In 1975.
Logan was presenting Wednesday night’s Match of the Day before abruptly leaving the show during broadcast.
He was replaced by Mark Chapman, who said his co-host had to deal with a “family emergency”.
Logan thanked people who shared their messages of love and support.
“Our father is a warrior on the football field, captain of club and country, and outside of that, he is a good-hearted and generous man,” he said.
Logan added that he spent time with his father the day before, and they discussed his favorite foods while he was in the hospital.
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He said his death came as a “shock” even though he knew he had limited time following his poor health.
People from the football world also commented on this post, paying their respects.
Former players including Alan Shearer, Alex Scott and Rio Ferdinand, who have worked with Logan as pundits, sent supportive messages to the broadcaster via an Instagram post.
Other presenters including Traitors host Claudia Winkleman and Davina Mccall also expressed their condolences, with Davina Mccall saying the tribute was “beautifully written”.
Logan also referenced the Valley Parade fire: killed 56 people More than 250 people were injured in a match against Lincoln City in May 1985.
He said the tragedy “defined the second half” of Yorath’s life; He was Bradford’s player-coach at the time and was at Valley Parade when the incident occurred.
Yorath had three other children: Daniel, Louise and Jordan.
in 1992 Yorath was playing football with 15-year-old Daniel The young man collapsed and died in the garden of his house. He had an undetected heart genetic condition: hypertrophic cardiomyopathy.
Logan said he was relieved to have the two “reunited” and that being with him would “feel like home” for Yorath.
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PA MediaLogan noted that his father instilled in him a “lifelong love of sport” as he reflected on his career hosting many international events such as World Cups, European Championships and the Six Nations.
He also thanked NHS staff at St James’s University Hospital in Leeds who cared for Yorath “with such compassion”.
She signed off the post by saying “I love you dad” alongside heart emojis and the Welsh flag.
