Ryan Giggs mourns the death of his grandfather, ‘a true gentleman’, who passed away after cancer battle
-Ryan Giggs absent from No 2 role when Manchester United beat Stoke-A United supporters’ club have posted their condolences of the news
-Giggs chose to play for Wales due to his grandfather's family
Dennis Giggs, the grandfather of Manchester United assistant manager Ryan, has died.
Louis van Gaal’s No 2 was not present for the win over Stoke City at Old Trafford on Tuesday night because of a family illness.
It
since emerged that his grandfather has passed away after a United
supporters’ club Dennis forged a close bond with posted their
condolences at the news online
"It is with
great sadness that we announce the passing of Dennis Giggs; a true
gentleman who was a great friend to all who knew him at the branch,’ it
read."
‘Our thoughts and prayers are with his family at this time. RIP Dennis.’
He would often take trips with Cardiff and Vale Reds, reflected by the string of heartfelt messages on their Facebook page.
Giggs was given leave by United this week to tend to his grandfather, in his late 70s, along with the rest of the family.
The
pair shared a strong relationship, with Ryan’s decision to play for
Wales internationally down to Dennis’ side of the family.
His
grandfather spoke glowingly of Sir Alex Ferguson back in 2014 and
thanked the former manager for the career Giggs carved at United
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