Leeds United have confirmed the sad news that Peter Lorimer is battling a long-term illness in a hospice.
Lorimer was a key part of the club's golden age under Don Revie, winning two league titles, an FA Cup and a League Cup and remains Leeds United's all-time leading goalscorer, netting 238 times across two Elland Road spells.
The 74-year-old has battled through a number of health issues in recent years and the club have now issued a statement confirming the sad news that he is now in hospice.
"Sadly we can confirm that Peter Lorimer is currently in a hospice battling a long term illness," the club statement reads.
"Peter, his wife Sue and their family would like some privacy at this time, but also want to thank the Leeds United fans across the world for their wonderful messages of support.
"The club will update fans on Peter’s progress in due course."
Lorimer made his Leeds debut at the age of 15 years and 289 days in September 1962 and within a couple of years was a regular in Revie's team.
His powerul strike earned him the name 'Hot Shot' and during his two spells at Leeds he would turn out 705 times for the club, while also winning 21 Scotland caps.
