West Ham co-owner David Gold has unfortunately passed away and the footballing world will miss him.
Gold was a lifelong Hammers fan and bought the club alongside his long-term business partner David Sullivan in 2010.
He passed away on Wednesday morning following a short illness, it has been revealed.
Gold celebrated many achievements with West Ham during his time in charge, most recently reaching the Europa League semi-final last season.
What was David Gold's net worth?
Being part-owner of a football club is no small feat and Gold, along with Sullivan, saw West Ham rise to become an established Premier League club during their time in charge despite relegation in their first season.
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David Moyes is the current man in the dugout and has been the most successful manager under the pair.
We have all the information on Gold's net worth and how he made his money in order to invest in his boyhood club.
Gold made most of his income as the owner of Gold Group International.
This was the parent company to many successful businesses, most notably Ann Summers, one of the most renowned high street chains in the United Kingdom.
He also was in charge of Birmingham City for a short stint before investing in his boyhood club.
The Sunday Times rich list listed Gold's net worth at £500million, while his fellow owner at West Ham, Sullivan, is reportedly worth £1.2billion.
Gold was part of a revolutionary period in West Ham's history, seeing them move from the Boleyn Ground in 2016 and he leaves behind an impressive legacy at the club.
