Leeds United's Kalvin Phillips posts beautiful tribute after death of Granny Val

Val Crosby - whose appearance in the Amazon documentary Take Us Home turned her into a star in her own right - passed away shortly after 10am this morning, according to Phillips' mum Lindsay Crosby.

Thousands of fans sent their well wishes to Granny Val after the club revealed she was unwell on Tuesday.

Phillips posted this afternoon: "Granny Val you will never know just how loved you really are.

"I am heartbroken to say that my grandma Val passed away this morning, I can’t put into words what you are to me and my family - the absolute Queen of our hearts.

"I just know how fortunate I was to have you in my life, she was an unforgettable person as I’m sure many of you know.

"I wouldn’t be where I am today if it wasn’t for you and the heartbreak I feel now is incomparable, I’m just glad the world got to see how much you mean to me, and you got to experience how much of an impact you made on me and also other people from around the world which is something you always deserved.

"Rest in peace Gran, you will forever be in my heart.

"I love you."

Lindsay Crosby posted to social media: "It breaks our hearts to have to inform everyone that on 18th February 2021 at 10.10am Val Crosby aka Granny Val, sadly passed away.

"We know that this may come as a shock to you, as it did to us.

"We would like to thank everyone for their well wishes and support.

"She made a lasting impression on everyone she met and she was truly unforgettable.

"She was the Queen of our hearts, may she now rest in eternal peace."

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