Former Leeds And England Defender Terry Cooper Has Died
Terry Cooper, who made 351 appearances for Leeds as one of a quartet of dependable, at times brutal, first-choice defenders, including Jack Charlton, Norman “Bites Yer Legs” Hunter, and Paul Reaney has died at the age of 77 on Saturday, July 31, 2021.
He is recognized as an icon and a legend at the club, after wearing the jersey from 1964 to 1975. In a statement, the club said it was “devastated at the news of the disappearance of Terry Cooper”.
What Happened To Terry Cooper – Cause Of Death
No cause of death confirmed yet, as no health issues or other causes of death have been learned to be associated with the passing.
This death has caused a lot of friends and family of Cooper so much hurt. It is in that mourning spirit that the concerned persons have taken to social media to share tributes to the deceased and condolences to the affected family.
Tributes To Late Terry Cooper
Sorry to hear about the death of another @LUFC legend is Terry Cooper. Interested to read in his obituary that as a youngster hailing from Brotherton he was a regular at @CTRLFC & @FevRoversRLFC. RIP
Sorry to hear about the death of another @LUFC legend in Terry Cooper. Interested to read in his obituary that as a youngster hailing from Brotherton he was a regular at @CTRLFC & @FevRoversRLFC. RIP
— Martyn Sadler (@MartynSadler) August 2, 2021