The former owner of Watford Football Club and charity founder, Sir Jack Petchey, has died aged 98.
Sir Jack died on Thursday at his home in east London, his foundation said.
The businessman set up the Jack Petchey Foundation in 1999 to provide opportunities for young people across London and Essex through sport, science and art.
In a statement his charity said he would be "greatly missed".
"From humble beginnings, Sir Jack left school aged 13 without any qualifications," the statement continued.
"Through his entrepreneurial spirit he became one of Britain's most successful businessmen.