Manchester United fans have paid tribute to Denis Law by placing scarves and flowers next to his statue outside Old Trafford following his death aged 84.
Law, who revealed in August 2021 that he had been diagnosed with Alzheimer's and vascular dementia, is one of the United Trinity immortalized in a statue at Old Trafford alongside George Best and Sir Bobby Charlton. To fans, he was simply known as The King.
A statement from the Law family on Friday night read: “It is with great sadness that we inform you that our father Denis Law has sadly passed away. He fought a tough battle but is finally at peace now.
'We would like to thank everyone who contributed to his well-being and care, in the past and much more recently. We know how much people supported and loved him and that love was always appreciated and made a difference. Thank you.'
Law has a statue alongside George Best and Bobby Charlton, known as 'The United Trinity', outside Old Trafford, which was unveiled in May 2008.
Following the news of his death on Friday night, fans flocked to Old Trafford to lay flowers, scarves and other commemorative items next to the statue and pay their respects.
Manchester United fans paid tribute to Denis Law outside Old Trafford following his death.
Manchester United and Scotland legend Law (pictured) has died aged 84
Fans handed flowers and scarves to his statue outside Old Trafford, some with messages written in
Supporters were seen out in the cold in Manchester, two days after United hosted Brighton in the Premier League, carrying flowers with photographs of Law and messages of goodwill attached.
Two fans approached the statue with a bouquet of flowers, and an older fan and a younger fan placed them in front of the statue, which already had about a dozen bouquets around it.
Scarves can also be seen hanging from the statue, which has Law in the middle of the three men, with his hands in the air.
The younger fan could then be seen passing the scarf to the older fan, who reached out to put it on the statue.
The young fan then leaned forward and caressed the trophy in tribute to the trio.
More fans arrived to lay flowers, while others watched, and one young man arrived with a scarf almost touching the ground as he read tributes with an older fan, who then picked up the younger fan to place the scarf on him.
A yellow and green scarf had the words: “RIP Dennis of Portrush”, while a bouquet had a photo of Law playing for United accompanied by the words: “The Real King”. RIEP. The Trinity united again. God bless you, RBGMF.
Meanwhile, a United shirt read: “If you sent a man to score a goal to save your life, send for the Lawman.” RIP Dennis,' which was quite a bit about law from journalist Hugh McIIvanney.
The statue of (left to right) George Best, Law and Bobby Charlton was unveiled in 2008.
Scarves were also thrown over the statue and fans, both young and old, paid tribute.
One message read a famous quote about Law's scoring ability throughout his career.
Law, posing alongside Sir Alex Ferguson and Sir Bobby Charlton, formed United Trinity with Charlton and Best.
Winner of the Ballon d'Or in 1964, Law won the European Cup, two English titles and the FA Cup in his 11 years at Old Trafford.
He is United's third all-time top scorer behind Wayne Rooney and Charlton with 237 in 404 games, and Scotland's joint top scorer with 30 goals in his 55 internationals.
United also issued a statement on Friday night, saying: “Everyone at Manchester United is mourning the loss of Denis Law, the king of the Stretford End, who has passed away at the age of 84. With 237 goals in 404 appearances, he will always be celebrated as one of the club's greatest and most beloved players.
'The top scorer, his style, spirit and love of the game made him the hero of a generation. Our deepest condolences to Denis' family and many friends. His memory will live forever.”