World Cup winner had died at his home in Buenos Aires, Argentina, after suffering a cardiac arrest. Earlier in the month, Maradona had been hospitalised and undergone surgery after a blood clot on his brain.
Following the news of his death, his celebrity fans shared tributes to the sports star on social media.Oasis star Liam Gallagher wrote: ‘Maradona GOAT rip LG x’ while politician Jeremy Corbyn added: ‘Rest in peace Diego Maradona.
Football legend, voice for the voiceless and campaigner for the Left in Latin America.’Boxing champion Mike Tyson shared: ‘The Hand of God, Maradona has left us.
In 86 we both won our championships. They use to compare the two of us. He was one of my hero’s and a friend. I respected him so much.
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