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Elton John leads tributes to Graham Taylor after ex-England manager dies at age of 72: 'He was like a brother to me... we shared an unbreakable bond'

Legendary pop star Elton John has led the tributes to former England manager Graham Taylor after he passed away following a suspected heart attack.

John twice named Taylor as Watford manager - in 1977 and 1996 - during his two stints as the club's owner and the duo struck up a brotherly love.

He wrote on Instagram: 'I am deeply saddened and shocked to hear about Graham's passing.

Elton John has paid a touching tribute to former England manager Graham Taylor
Elton John has paid a touching tribute to former England manager Graham Taylor
Taylor (pictured after guiding Watford to the FA Cup final in 1984) was close friends with John
Taylor (pictured after guiding Watford to the FA Cup final in 1984) was close friends with John
Taylor became manager of England in 1990 and was in the job for three yearsu00a0
Taylor became manager of England in 1990 and was in the job for three years

'He was like a brother to me.