Millwall owner and chairman John Berylson dies aged 70 in 'tragic accident'

John Berylson had been progressive with Millwall for 17 years

Millwall's proprietor and president John Berylson has died astatine the property of 70 pursuing a "tragic accident" connected Tuesday, the nine person said.

"He was a genuinely large man, incredibly devoted to his family," Millwall said successful a statement.

Berylson is survived by woman Amy and his 3 children Jennifer, James, and Elizabeth.

The nine added: "He was a idiosyncratic of specified singular generosity, warmth, and kindness.

"He lived a storied life, 1 afloat of colour and joy, and was infinitely thoughtful of others with an endless tendency to stock his immense cognition and experiences to assistance people."

Millwall person said fans tin wage their respects successful a publication of condolence which volition beryllium shared with Berylson's family.

Supporters tin constitute successful the publication astatine the club's The Den stadium connected Wednesday from 11:00 BST, oregon online.

"He has presided implicit immoderate of the top moments successful Millwall's history, and his power successful providing the level for those was immeasurable," the nine said.

"John continued to talk eagerly astir the caller play and his imaginativeness for the future, and immoderate occurrence moving guardant volition beryllium successful his representation and honour. It volition beryllium his legacy."

Millwall finished eighth successful the Championship past play with 19 wins from 46 matches.

More to follow.