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Welcome to Wrexham star dies aged 100

PA Media Arthur Massey wearing a red and white scarf, chats with King Charles at Wrexham's football groundPA Media
Arthur Massey met the King in 2022 when he visited Wrexham to celebrate its new city status

Wrexham AFC has paid tribute to its oldest fan after he died aged 100.

Arthur Massey starred in series three of Disney+ hit Welcome to Wrexham in which he called the club his "idol" and revealed the first game he attended was when he was aged seven in 1931.

"There were no stands, nothing, only The Turf pub," he told the show.

Describing himself as a "Wrexham boy through and through" he was seen planning his hundredth birthday with his family.

His death was announced on X, formerly known as Twitter, by daughter Julie Birrell who posted a picture of her father along with the caption: "14/3/24 - 8/8/24. RIP Dad."

Alongside her words was a broken heart emoji.

Reposting her message the club said: "Everybody at Wrexham AFC is extremely saddened to learn of the passing of life-long supporter Arthur Massey, aged 100."

"All our thoughts are with Arthur's family and friends at this time.

"Forever a Wrexham supporter."

It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia star Rob McElhenney, who owns the Red Dragons with Deadpool star Ryan Reynolds, said: "What a beautiful man. Thank you for sharing him with the world.

"Love to your entire family."

Getty Images Rob McElhenney stands smiling to the right of Wrexham co-owner Ryan ReynoldsGetty Images
Rob McElhenney, right, pictured with Wrexham co-owner Ryan Reynolds, paid tribute to Arthur

And Welcome to Wrexham producer, Bryan Swarberg, said: "Incredibly sorry for your loss.

"His was a life well lived. He was a great man.

"Love to you and the family."

In 2022, Arthur met King Charles when he visited the ground with Queen Camilla as part of a visit to celebrate Wrexham's new city status.

The news of his death comes as Wrexham get ready for their first game in League One on Saturday. They were promoted in April.