FORMER AFC Wimbledon star Charlie Strutton has died aged 34.
The striker last played for non-league side Chalfont St Peter.
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Former AFC Wimbledon star Charlie Strutton has died Credit: Getty Images – Getty
Strutton started his career at the Buckinghamshire club, and ended his playing days there in 2016.
He also pulled on the shirts of Maidenhead, Braintree, Aldershot, Hayes & Yeading and Slough Town.
AFC Wimbeldon confirmed the sad news of his death with a moving statement which read: “Everyone is deeply saddened to read of the death of our former player Charlie Strutton.
“Our deepest condolences go out to Charlie’s family and friends at this extremely difficult time. We are so sorry for your loss. RIP Charlie.”
President of Chalfont St Peter, Denis Mair, added: “Words cannot describe the unbearable sadness I feel following the news of Charlie’s death.
“Without a doubt a light has gone out in Chalfont St Peter and for all who knew Charlie.
“We will remember him in the most loving and dearest way that all the good souls who enter our lives, however briefly, are remembered.
“Our love and condolences from absolutely everyone at Chalfont St Peter go out to his family in the knowledge that we have all been touched by a rare gift that will in time give us the strength to carry on.
“Charlie, my few words don’t come close to doing you the justice you deserve, but they come straight from my heart.”
Fans also wrote touching tributes, with one saying: “RIP mate.”
Another added: “Speechless. To even think about the death of someone so young, let alone a teammate and a true hard worker! Absolutely heartbroken. Thoughts are with all his family and friends.”
A third reacted: “34 is not an age. It’s a testament to Charlie that he is remembered and remembered at Wimbledon. Great guy.”
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