Hibernian executive chairman and majority shareholder Ronald Gordon has died aged 68, the club have announced.
The American confirmed earlier this month that he was battling cancer and was receiving treatment.
He addressed his illness in an open letter to supporters, writing: "Some of you may have noticed that I have not been at Easter Road in some time. For most of this past year I have been receiving treatment for cancer.
“It has been a difficult time for me and the family, but I’m blessed to have their love and support as we navigate through the challenge.
“I imagine many of you will have gone through similar times in your own families.
“We all stick together to get through these difficult times."
However, he sadly passed away earlier this morning.
Born in Peru, he was a prominent name in the American media industry and took over the Easter Road side in 2019.
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Ben Kensell, chief executive of the club said in a statement: "Everyone at the club is deeply saddened at the news. Our thoughts are with Ron’s wife Kit, his sons Ian and Colin, and the rest of the Gordon family.
"Ron may have been our chairman and owner, but he was first and foremost a devoted family man with a close and loving family.
“We would ask that at this difficult time, the family’s privacy is respected as they mourn their loss.”
Kensell stressed the family’s commitment to continue to work to deliver Gordon's long-term vision and plan for the club, with the support of the board and the senior executive.
He said: “As part of that determination, we will hold our AGM in early March. There will be no further comment from the Club or family at this time.”
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