LADY Hilkka Brooking, the beloved wife of Club legend Sir Trevor, has died after battling with illness for “several months”;.

Remembering his much-loved wife Sir Trevor thanked fans for their “kind”; messages and thoughts.

Sir Trevor Brooking and his wife leaving Westminster Abbey after a royal wedding.Hilkka Brooking, the beloved wife of Club legend Sir Trevor, has died after battling with illness for ‘several months’Sir Trevor Brooking and his wife watching a West Ham United game.Sir Trevor Brooking and his wife Hilkka Brooking watching West Ham United at Molineux StadiumPeople in formal attire walking.The pair were married for 55 years

The couple were married for 55 years with Lady Hilkka becoming a regular visitor to West Ham United fixtures home and away.

She “stood by his side”; when Sir Trevor was a player during his illustrious career and then in his role as an ambassador of English football.

In an emotional tribute he said: “I want to thank people for their kind messages and thoughts.

“Hilkka loved coming to West Ham United matches and always wanted the Club to do well.”;

Joint-Chairman David Sullivan added: “We are all extremely sad to hear the news of Lady Hilkka’s passing.

“Hilkka was a hugely popular figure in the Boardroom and throughout the Club, always by Sir Trevor’s side and a passionate supporter of West Ham United.

“She will be greatly missed by everyone here.”;

Sir Trevor Brooking and his wife, Hilkka Brooking, at a soccer match.Hilkka often attended matches with her husbandSir Trevor Brooking and his wife at Buckingham Palace after he received his knighthood.Hilkka stood by her husband throughout his illustrious career as a player and football ambassador

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