FOOTBALL fans are mourning the death of Trevor Francis, who has passed away aged 69.
Due to his surname, during his life some fans wondered if he was related to fellow footy star Gerry Francis.
Are Gerry Francis and Trevor Francis related?
Despite sharing the same surname, Gerry Francis and the late Trevor Francis are not related.
As they were both footballers, some fans were curious to know if they were brothers.
But they aren't members of the same family, with Trevor growing up in Plymouth, and Gerry in London.
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Trevor is survived by his brother Ian, and sister Carolyn.
Who is Gerry Francis?
Born on December 6, 1951, Gerry Francis made his first team debut for Queens Park Rangers against Liverpool in March 1969.
He was captain and central midfield player during the 1970s and was a key player in the QPR side, which came close to winning their first-ever league title in 1976.
Gerry won 12 caps for the England team between 1974 and 1976, and was captain for eight of those matches.
His International career was limited by a persistent back injury.
From the early 80s he switched his career to being a manager.
Who was Trevor Francis?
Born April 19, 1954, Trevor Francis was a former footballer and manager.
He began his career as a schoolboy for Plymouth United before he joined Birmingham City.
In 1970, the forward made his debut aged just 16 and went on to net an impressive 119 goals in 280 appearances.
The icon was England's first-ever £1million player and was instrumental in helping Brian Clough's Forest win the European Cup in 1979.
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He later managed both QPR and Sheffield Wednesday - famously causing Eric Cantona to storm out after a trial for the Owls.
Trevor died at his apartment near Marbella in Spain on July 24, 2023 with efforts now being made to repatriate his body.
It is reported the former footballer suffered a heart attack.
Veteran ITV sports presenter and close pal Gary Newbon said: “This is obviously a terrible shock for Trevor and his family and friends.
“He was revered throughout football and has his place assured in the history of the game.
“But he was also an incredibly kind and popular man, who will be greatly missed by so, so many people.”
Gary told how Francis had a stent fitted following a heart attack 12 years ago but appeared to be in good health.
He added: "Since then he had stayed in incredible shape. He power-walked daily and barely drank. That’s why this comes as such a shock.”
