Denis Law
Scottish footballer (1940–2025)
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Denis Law was born on February 24, 1940, in Aberdeen.[1][2][3][4] He held citizenship of the United Kingdom. He was educated at St Machar Academy.
He worked as an association football player. He died on January 17, 2025, in Aberdeen.[5][6] The cause of death was Alzheimer's disease.[7].
Key Facts
- Country of citizenship: United Kingdom[7]
- Native language: English[8]
- Educated at: St Machar Academy[9]
- Award received: Ballon d'Or[10], Commander of the Order of the British Empire[11]
- Sex or gender: male[12]
- Member of sports team: Manchester United F.C.[13], Manchester City F.C.[14], Huddersfield Town A.F.C.[15], Torino FC[16], Scotland men's national football team[17]
- Commons category: Denis Law[18]
- Position played on team / speciality: forward[19]
- Cause of death: Alzheimer's disease[20]
- Sport: association football[21]
- Family name: Law[22]
- Given name: Denis[23]
- Medical condition: Alzheimer's disease[24]
- Manner of death: natural causes[25]
- Participant in: 1974 FIFA World Cup[26]
- Number of matches played/races/starts: 2[27]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: English[28]
- Country for sport: Scotland[29]
- Name in native language: Denis Law[30]
- Different from: Dennis Law[31]
- Number of children: 5[32]
- Start of work period: 1956[33]
- End of work period: 1974[34]
- Height: 175 cm[35]
- Mass: 69 kg[36]
Why It Matters
Denis Law has Wikipedia articles in 28 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[37] He is known by 23 alternative names across languages and contexts.[38]
FAQs
Where was Denis Law born?
Denis Law was born in Aberdeen[2].
Where did Denis Law die?
Denis Law passed away in Aberdeen[4].
What did Denis Law do for work?
Denis Law worked as an association football player[5].
Where did Denis Law go to school?
Denis Law was educated at St Machar Academy[9].
What awards did Denis Law receive?
Honors received include Ballon d'Or[10] and Commander of the Order of the British Empire[11].