Former Aston Villa favourite Jimmy MacEwan passed away on Tuesday aged 88. MacEwan was believed to be Villa’s oldest surviving former player prior to his death.
He played as an outside right for Villa between 1959 and 1966 and went on to make more than 150 appearances for the club, scoring 31 goals in the process.
He also helped Villa win the second division title during his first season at the club and celebrated League Cup glory with the team during the following year.
MacEwan’s son Eric confirmed that his father passed away peacefully from heart failure on Tuesday.
“He died peacefully,” said Eric. “The doctors were calling him Superman because he had recovered from a triple organ failure and seemed to be on the mend.
“In the end though he knew it was his time to go. My mum passed away a couple of years ago and he wanted to go then.
“We know dad was very popular with Villa fans and we know he loved reminiscing about Villa and his time at the club with fans who kindly came to visit him in recent years.
“He loved playing for Villa, but he often joked that he’d be sent off every week if he played nowadays!
“He’s dearly loved and will be sorely missed. Thank you to Heartlands and Madeleine House for the care they have given him.”
