Former England striker Frank Worthington has died aged 72 after a long illness.
He passed away peacefully in hospital on Monday evening in Huddersfield, his family said in a statement.
Worthington won eight England caps and represented more than 20 clubs in a long career that began with Huddersfield in 1966.
His wife Carol said: "Frank brought joy to so many people throughout his career and in his private life.
"He will be greatly missed by everyone who loved him so much."
Once described by former Huddersfield and Bolton manager Ian Greaves as "the working man's George Best", Worthington played in 22 consecutive Football League seasons from 1966, scoring 266 goals in 882 appearances in all competitions.
In 14 of those campaigns he played in the top division, notching 150 goals in 466 matches, and won the Golden Boot award in 1978/79 as the leading scorer ahead of Kenny Dalglish and Frank Stapleton.
Former Leicester, Tottenham and England striker Gary Lineker said on social media: "Profoundly saddened to hear that Frank Worthington has died. He was my boyhood hero when he was at @LCFC.
"A beautiful footballer, a maverick and a wonderful character who was so kind to this young apprentice when he joined the club. RIP Frank (Elvis)."
Worthington's former clubs were also quick to pay their respects on social media.
Leicester posted: "It is with great sadness that we heard the news of the death of Leicester City legend Frank Worthington, who passed away on 22 March, 2021."
Bolton tweeted: "It is with great sadness that Bolton Wanderers has today learned of the passing of club legend Frank Worthington. Our thoughts and prayers are with his family and friends."
Huddersfield tweeted: "Everyone at #htafc is devastated to hear of the passing of Town legend Frank Worthington. Our thoughts are with his family and friends."
And Birmingham posted: "The club is saddened to learn of the passing of Frank Worthington aged 72. All of our thoughts are with his family and friends at this difficult time."
