Football legend Jimmy Hill suffering from Alzheimer’s, say his family

By Matthew Nash Sunday 29 Sep 2013 9:24 pm

Sad news: Jimmy Hill is in a care home (Picture: PA)

Former footballer turned TV presenter Jimmy Hill is suffering from Alzheimer’s, his family have revealed.

Hill was originally diagnosed with the disease, a form of dementia, in 2008 and is now living in a care home near the south coast.

His condition only came to light this weekend amid a legal battle over his assets.

The 85-year-old is believed to have given his third wife Bryony joint power of attorney with his solicitor in 2005 while still in good health.

Football icon: Jimmy Hill was a player with Brentford and Fulham (Picture: PA)

Hill enjoyed a long playing career in west London with Brentford and Fulham before going into broadcasting – he was on Match of the Day for 25 years – and managing Coventry from 1961-67.

He helped rid the game of the maximum wage and commissioned the first all-seater stadium in the country during his time at Coventry while also introducing the system of three points for a win.