FORMER Manchester City star Ian Mellor has died at the age of 74.

The ex-winger passed away this morning after a long battle with illness.

The news was announced by his son Neil, who now works for Sky Sports as a pundit after playing spells with Liverpool and West Ham.

Neil posted on Twitter: “My Dad, My Hero, I love you.

“Thank you for everything. 19/02/1950 – 01/05/2024.

“We are all absolutely devastated to have lost my Dad.

“Big thanks to St Ann’s Hospice and all their brilliant staff who helped during those last days as he battled so hard against amyloidosis.”

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