Celtic legend and Lisbon Lion Bertie Auld has been diagnosed with dementia, it has been announced.
The former Scotland player is being cared for at home by his family who have requested that their privacy be respected at this time.
Celtic FC released a short statement on Thursday confirming the 83-year-old’s diagnosis while paying tribute to the ‘true icon’.
They said: “Bertie Auld`s family would like all Celtic fans and football fans in general to keep Bertie in their prayers as they confirmed today that he is suffering with dementia.
“The family would like to thank everyone for their huge support and request privacy during this difficult time.
“Bertie is being well cared for at his own home, surrounded by all the family. Everyone at Celtic would like to add their best wishes to Bertie and his family.
“Bertie is a true Celtic icon, one of our greatest sons and someone the Club and our supporters love and respect dearly.
“We will continue to give Bertie and his family all our love, care and our ongoing full support at this hugely challenging time.”
Auld, from Glasgow, is a member of Celtic’s Lisbon Lions, which won the 1967 European Cup Final.
The former Partick Thistle manager also earned three caps for Scotland while also playing for Dumbarton and Hibernian FC during his football career.
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