FORMER Blackburn Rovers striker Kevin Stonehouse has died, the club has confirmed.
Mr Stonehouse, who was just 59, made 91 appearances for the club between 1979 and 1983, scoring 29 goals.
Born in Bishop Auckland in 1959, Mr Stonehouse left Ewood Park to sign for Huddersfield town and went on to play for Blackpool, Darlington, Carlisle United, Rochdale and Bishop Auckland.
A Blackburn Rovers club spokesman said: "Rovers are saddened to learn of the passing of former player Kevin Stonehouse.
"Stonehouse spent four years at Ewood Park (1979-1983), making 91 appearances and scoring 29 goals.
"Our thoughts are with Kevin's family and friends at this incredibly sad time."
There have been tributes paid on social media, including from former team-mate Mick Rathbone.
He wrote: "Shocked and saddened to hear of the death of my old teammate Kevin Stonehouse Great memories of our time together at Rovers. R.I.P. Top player. Top lad. So many great times together."
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