While the Virgin Radio host also had fond memories of hanging out with the Northern Irish footballer.Chris recalled “It’s funny I used to play pool with him in the pub in Walton Street.The Phene, The Phene Arms.”George sadly died aged 59 in 2005 following a battle with alcoholism for many years.It was reported that he had died from an overdose of immune-suppressant drugs Dr Jason Payne-James said at the time that the footballer's immune system was “virtually switched off” by the time he died from a kidney infection.The doctor told The Sunday Express: “George had told his doctors that in the months leading up to his admission he had been drinking heavily. “The alcohol had clouded his judgment and he had overdosed on his immuno-suppressant.
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