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Denis Law playing for a Rest of the World team against England at Wembley to mark the FA’s centenary in 1963 and (above right) celebrating a goal for Scotland against England in 1965 Tributes pour in as Law dies aged 84 18 Jan 2025 - The National (Scotland) BY GREGOR YOUNG FORMER Manchester United, Manchester City and Scotland forward Denis Law has died aged 84, his family said in a statement last night. Law had been diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease and vascular dementia in 2021. A short family statement read: “It is with a heavy heart that we tell you our father Denis Law has sadly passed away. He fought a tough battle but finally he is now at peace. “We would like to thank everyone who contributed to his wellbeing and care, past and much more recently. We know how much people supported and loved him and that love was always appreciated and made the difference. Thank you.” Law is survived by his wife Diana, sons Gary, Andrew, Robert and Iain and daughter Diana. Capped 55 times by Sc...