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Football legend George Best has died in hospital at the age of 59.
Best died in intensive care at 1255 GMT on Friday following "a long and very valiant fight", said a statement from west London's Cromwell Hospital.
His family, including son Calum, 24, and father Dickie, 87, had kept an all-night vigil at his bedside.
The ex-Manchester United and Northern Ireland star had multiple organ failure following a lung infection and internal bleeding, after weeks of ill health.
Republic of Ireland Prime Minister Bertie Ahern led tributes, describing Best as one of his "one of the best players the world has ever seen".
"In the days ahead people will struggle with words to try to describe his talent," Mr Ahern said.
"In this regard George should be remembered as the very best at what he did. He was quite simply a football genius."
GEORGE BEST'S HEALTH
March 2000: Severe liver damage diagnosed
February 2001: Treated for pneumonia
April 2001: Anti-alcohol pellets implanted into his stomach
July 2002: Undergoes liver transplant
November 2004: Routine operation to check on liver transplant
October 2005: Treated for kidney infection in intensive care
November 2005: Lung infection sees condition worsen
The hospital statement continued: "The thoughts of all staff at Cromwell Hospital are with Mr Best's family at this time."
Best had been in hospital since entering with flu-like symptoms on 1 October, later suffering a kidney infection.
Best, a recovering alcoholic, was particularly susceptible to infection because of medicines he needed after a 2002 liver transplant.
The Belfast-born former footballer and television pundit had been prescribed medication to suppress the immune system and prevent his body rejecting the new liver.
At the time of his hospital admission in October, Best's agent Phil Hughes said his client had been "off the drink" before being admitted to the hospital.
Best is widely regarded as one of the greatest players to have graced the British and world game.
His heyday occurred during the 1960s, and he brought a pop star image to the game for the first time.
But the accompanying champagne and playboy lifestyle degenerated into alcoholism, bankruptcy, a prison sentence for drink-driving and, eventually, his controversial liver transplant.
He helped Manchester United win the First Division title in 1965 and 1967 and the European Cup in 1968. His role in the team's success was recognised by his becoming the European Footballer of the Year in 1968.
Best made 466 appearances for the Old Trafford club, scoring a total of 178 goals.
He also won 37 caps - scoring nine goals - for Northern Ireland.
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Posted: 2005-11-25 15:04:15
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Rest in Peace George. I'm too young to have witnessed him play, but my mother has seen him in action and it apparently was a sight to behold.
It must be especially hard on George's father, I imagine he never thought he would outlive his own son.
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Posted: 2005-11-25 15:12:14
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thought's go out to his family. very sad news indeed.
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Posted: 2005-11-25 15:14:36
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Condolences to the family of one of the BEST!
Rest in peace George.
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Posted: 2005-11-25 16:07:45
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Too much alcohol ain't good for ya health.
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Posted: 2005-11-25 16:18:00
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RIP
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Posted: 2005-11-25 16:23:25
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Do you think his liver tastes better than a normal persons?
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Posted: 2005-11-25 17:10:26
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On 2005-11-25 17:10:26, methylated_spirit wrote:
Do you think his liver tastes better than a normal persons?
i bet it does have a diferent taste, a hint of alcohol
RIP george... I'm not too aware who he was, but aparently he was someone good.
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Posted: 2005-11-25 17:14:01
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He was a supremely gifted soccer player, right up there with maradona and pele in terms of individual skill. He was probably just as famous for his lifestyle, though, which ended up killing him. Heres a famous quote of George's:
"I spent a lot of my money on women, drink, and fast cars. The rest i just squandered"
Just shows you the type of guy he was. Incredibly talented player, though. A flawed genius.
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[ This Message was edited by: methylated_spirit on 2005-11-25 16:40 ]
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Posted: 2005-11-25 17:29:58
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That liver he got donated to him should of gone to a better person one who would of treated it better.
Imaging if your loved one needed a liver and had died cos someone like best got it instead. Someone who would just abuse it!
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Posted: 2005-11-25 17:46:55
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