Gabby Logan posts heartbreaking tribute after tragic death of Leeds legend dad Terry Yorath
Logan had to leave Match of the Day mid-show last night
GABBY LOGAN has paid an emotional tribute to her late father Terry Yorath.
This morning it was announced that former Leeds, Tottenham and Coventry star Yorath had died aged 75 following a short illness.
Logan, 52, had been presenting Match of the Day last night before having to leave due to a family emergency.
Posting a picture of her father playing for Wales on Instagram, Logan wrote: “Rest in Peace Dad.
“Our hearts are broken. Your love and legacy lives on.”
Logan then added Leeds and Bradford’s tributes to her Instagram story.
Siblings Gabby, Louise and Jordan confirmed their father’s death in a joint statement this morning, which read: “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.”
Daniel Yorath was Gabby’s eldest sibling, and tragically passed away aged just 15 in 1992 due to genetic heart condition hypertrophic cardiomyopathy.
Welshman Yorath began his playing career with Leeds in 1967.
The midfielder represented the Whites with distinction for nine years, helping them to the first Division title in 1974 and to the European Cup final the following year.
Yorath subsequently represented Coventry, Tottenham, Vancouver Whitecaps, Bradford and Swansea before hanging up his boots in 1986.
He would then embark on a long managerial career, most notably taking charge of the Wales national team between 1988 and 1993.
Under his stewardship, the Red Dragons came agonisingly close to qualifying for the 1994 World Cup.
Plenty of tributes have poured in for Yorath.
Leeds wrote on X: “Everyone at Leeds United is devastated to learn of the passing of club legend Terry Yorath.
“Our thoughts and deepest sympathies are with Terry’s family, friends and former teammates at this incredibly sad time.
“Rest in peace, Terry.”
While Tottenham added: “We are extremely saddened to learn of the passing of our former player Terry Yorath.
“The thoughts and love of everyone at the Club are with Terry’s family and friends at this difficult time.
“Rest in peace, Terry.”
Yorath’s former Spurs colleague Glenn Hoddle posted: “Another sad Day today losing my old team mate Terry Yorath Godbless and my love and prayers go out to all the family.”
