Gary Lineker shared a moving post about his dad Barry on Sunday, on what would have been his birthday.MORE: Gary Lineker tests positive for COVID after Cape Town flight - and issues apology to fellow passengersTaking to social media, the proud father-of-four shared a black and white picture of him and his dad together at his Leicester Market fruit and veg stall, smiling at the camera with bananas in front of them.WATCH: Gary Lineker shows off incredible kitchen"Dad would have been 83 today.
Miss him," he wrote alongside the snap.READ: Gary Lineker admits he's 'much happier being single' despite his 'two wonderful marriages'RELATED: Gary Lineker marks special occasion with stunning stepdaughter EllaThe former footballer was inundated with supportive messages, with many calling him a "top bloke" and others stating that Barry would be "very proud" of him.
Gary shared a sweet picture of him and his dad at his fruit and veg stall"Thinking of you today Gary," wrote one, whilst another added: "He had every reason to be damn proud of you."A third remarked: "Used to always make a trip in to Leicester market when I visited my grandparents in the holidays, was only one stall I would buy my grapes from and that was your Dads.""I used to go to his stall every Saturday just as the market was closing - used to get a few extra bits and bobs thrown in my bag with a wink.
It was an unspoken kindness," wrote a fourth.Gary's father Barry died in 2017. At the time, the 44-year-old announced the sad news on Twitter.
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