His family confirmed his death through a statement.
Advertisement"We would like to thank everyone who contributed to his wellbeing and care, past and much more recently.
"We know how much people supported and loved him and that love was always appreciated and made the difference." The Aberdeen-born footballer previously announced in August 2021 that he had been diagnosed with dementia.A prolific striker, Law scored 237 goals in 404 appearances for Manchester United, for whom he signed for a then-British record transfer fee in 1962.
He is the only man to have two statues dedicated to him at Old Trafford - one on the Stretford End concourse, the other as part of the United Trinity statue overlooking the stadium's forecourt beside fellow great George Best and Sir Bobby Charlton.Mr Law was also part of United's triumphant campaign in the 1968 European Cup - in which they became the first English club to ever win the competition.
Law also played for Huddersfield Town, Manchester City, and Italian club Torino during his club career, and made 55 appearances for Scotland, scoring 30 goals for his country.
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