Post by Gisele Bündchen on Apr 13, 2011 20:13:03 GMT -1
Arsenal director Danny Fiszman has died after illness
Arsenal have announced that director Danny Fiszman has died at the age of 66 after a long battle against illness.
The businessman joined the board in 1992 and recently reached agreement with Kroenke Sports Enterprises over the sale of his shares.
Arsenal chairman Peter Hill-Wood paid tribute to Fiszman and said: "Danny was a visionary director, a gentleman and a true Arsenal fan.
"We are all deeply saddened by the loss of our dear friend Danny."
Hill-Wood added: "His voice, wisdom and presence around the football club he so dearly loved will be sorely missed.
"Arsenal Football Club will forever be indebted to Danny for his invaluable foresight and contribution during the move from Highbury to our new stadium.
"Our thoughts at this time are with Danny's wife Sally, family and friends. We have lost a much loved husband, father, grandfather and friend."
Arsenal have announced that director Danny Fiszman has died at the age of 66 after a long battle against illness.
The businessman joined the board in 1992 and recently reached agreement with Kroenke Sports Enterprises over the sale of his shares.
Arsenal chairman Peter Hill-Wood paid tribute to Fiszman and said: "Danny was a visionary director, a gentleman and a true Arsenal fan.
"We are all deeply saddened by the loss of our dear friend Danny."
Hill-Wood added: "His voice, wisdom and presence around the football club he so dearly loved will be sorely missed.
"Arsenal Football Club will forever be indebted to Danny for his invaluable foresight and contribution during the move from Highbury to our new stadium.
"Our thoughts at this time are with Danny's wife Sally, family and friends. We have lost a much loved husband, father, grandfather and friend."
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