Terry Yorath, the former Wales football manager and father of broadcaster Gabby Logan, has died at the age of 75 following a brief illness. His passing was announced on Wednesday evening, shortly after Logan had to leave her presenting duties on BBC's Match of the Day due to a family emergency.
Yorath, who also played for clubs including Leeds United and Tottenham Hotspur, was known for his immense pride in his daughter's broadcasting career. During the London 2012 Olympics, he would call her every night to discuss the day's coverage and express his admiration, Logan revealed in a 2014 interview.
Logan had previously spoken about her father's battle with depression after the death of her brother Daniel, who collapsed and died at age 15 while playing football due to an undiagnosed heart condition. She noted that Yorath had transformed his life two decades after the tragedy, becoming more positive and supportive.
In a statement, Yorath's children said: 'To most he was a revered footballing hero, but to us he was Dad; a quiet, kind and gentle man. Our hearts are broken but we take comfort knowing that he will be reunited with our brother, Daniel.'
Yorath is survived by his children Gabby, Louise, and Jordan, and grandchildren Reuben, Lois, Mila, Phoenix, and Paloma.
