Legacy MattersGeorge Best, by all accounts one of the most dazzling players in soccer history, died at 59 after decades of alcohol abuse that continued even after a liver transplant.
His obituary is here. His words live on.
"I spent a lot of money on booze, birds and fast cars," he once said. "The rest I just squandered."
UPDATE:
From the Irish Times:
George Best was burdened with more talents, and graced with more temptations, than mortal man can bear. All in all, he bore them well, gave great pleasure to millions of fans and hundreds of women, and has finally gone the way of all flesh. No reason to grieve; none at all.
More at Rainy Day, We Come to Bury Best.
Posted by Jill Fallon at November 27, 2005 2:04 AM | Permalink