Messages of love and support have been sent to the family of a 'gentle' dad who died minutes before Liverpool's Champions League match against Benfica at Anfield.
Terrence Judge, 63, from Rainhill, collapsed minutes before kick-off at the quarter-final, after telling his son Oliver, 19, and brother, that he said he wasn’t feeling well. He was helped by dozens of fans, paramedics and stewards at the stadium, before being taken to the Royal Liverpool Hospital, where he was sadly pronounced dead.
His wife Louise, 50, said Terry was a “gentle man” and an “amazing dad” to Oliver. The Liverpool fan had held a season ticket for around 50 years. Louise said the family are devastated but that he was in the “best possible place he would have wanted to be”.
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Terry was hospitalised with coronavirus in March 2020, which he caught after Liverpool’s match against Atletico Madrid. He suffered from long Covid and heart-related problems and went to see a cardiologist on the morning of Wednesday’s match.
Following news of Terry's death, ECHO readers were quick to share messages of support with his family.
One reader said: “So sad. Hats off to LFC and the fans around him for what they did. I would imagine being at the club you love when it’s time to go is some solace.
“RIP fella and as a non-bitter blue I really do hope the Redmen do the quad for you!”
MattD-L12 commented: “RIP mate. No one should go to the match and not come home. From a blue. YNWA.”
Panther324 said: “RIP big man. Hopefully the reds will have the best season ever for you. Deepest condolences to loving wife and family. YNWA.”
Micky1985 said: “God bless so sad he was doing something he loved. Let’s win some trophies, this club brings us all together” while another person added: “Passed away watching your beloved reds. You can have a chinwag with Shanks now. RIP mate.”
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