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BREAKING NEWS: Chelsea legend John Hollins, who played for and managed the club, dies aged 76 as John Terry leads the tributes

Chelsea have announced that club legend John Hollins has died at the age of 76.

Hollins started out at the west London club at the age of 15 and went on to make more than 500 appearances as a player before taking over as manager for three years in 1985.

A Chelsea statement read: 'Chelsea Football Club is greatly saddened to announce the passing of our former player and manager John Hollins MBE at the age of 76.

'All at the club send our heartfelt condolences to John's family and friends.'

His son Chris tweeted: 'My hero, best friend and dad left us today.