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Jimmy Greaves says he'll 'never forget' Ian St John's laughter in emotional tribute to his former TV show partner following his death at 82 as ex-Liverpool stars Jamie Carragher, Michael Owen and a 'devastated' Steven Gerrard honour the Reds icon

England legend Jimmy Greaves has paid a touching tribute to his close friend and Liverpool icon Ian St John by saying he will 'never forget' his laugh following his passing at the age of 82.

Scottish forward St John made his name at Liverpool as a player, where he spent 10 years between 1961 and 1971 and won two First Division titles under Bill Shankly as well as scoring a famous winner in the 1965 FA Cup final.

Liverpool announced on Monday that St John had died following illness.

Liverpool legend Ian St John (pictured at Anfield in March 2014) has died at the age of 82
Jimmy Greaves (left, pictured with St John in 2009) paid an emotional tribute to his friend
St John and England icon Greaves forged a popular on-screen partnership in the 80s and 90s
St John made his name as a player at Liverpool, where he won two league titles in 10 years

During his storied career as a player, St John won 26 caps for his country and also represented Motherwell and Coventry City as well as four other clubs.