The Celtic legend's five children said in a statement:"It is with great sadness that we announce the death of our father Billy McNeill."He suffered from dementia for a number of years and fought bravely to the end, showing the strength and fortitude he always has done throughout his life."Celtic FC have paid tribute to him as the club's"greatest ever captain", and added on Twitter:"Rest in Peace Cesar. You'll Never Walk Alone.
McNeill was nicknamed Cesar after the American actor Cesar Romero who appeared in Ocean's Eleven in 1960. Celtic players had named themselves after the characters in the film, and McNeill was nicknamed Cesar as he was the only one who owned a car. Football pundit and former Celtic striker Chris Sutton tweeted:"Such heartbreaking news. Billy McNeill was an inspirational leader, a legend and a lion. Thoughts go out to his family and the Celtic family."
Tragic that he suffered from dementia since 2010 and was unable to speak during his final years. I think even most RangersFC fans will be respecting this CelticFC legend today. RIP.
One of the Greats, RIP.
What a player! Not many human beings deserve the description 'legend' but here's one that did. RIP Billy.
Great man
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