Summary
Gabby Logan, a well-known sports presenter, paid tribute to her father, Terry Yorath, a former Welsh football player and manager, who passed away at 75. Yorath had a successful career both as a player and as a coach, and he was the first Welsh footballer to play in a European Cup final in 1975. Logan shared her memories and thanked healthcare workers who cared for her father during his illness.
Key Facts
- Terry Yorath, a former Welsh football player and manager, died at 75 after a short illness.
- Gabby Logan, his daughter, paid tribute to him on Instagram.
- Yorath was the first Welshman to play in a European Cup final.
- He captained and managed the Wales football team.
- Logan left a TV broadcast due to a family emergency when her father passed away.
- The Valley Parade fire was a significant event in Yorath's life; he was a coach during that tragedy.
- Logan expressed gratitude to NHS staff for their care of her father.
- Notable sports figures and presenters sent condolences to Logan.
