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Former Ghana, Nottingham Forest and Bristol Rovers striker Junior Agogo has died at the age of 40.
Agogo, who began his career at Sheffield Wednesday, played 27 times for his country and scored 12 goals.
He finished his career at Hibernian in 2012 having also had spells in the United States, Cyprus and Egypt.
Agogo suffered a stroke in 2015 and struggled with his speech afterwards, telling a BBC Four documentary in 2017 he felt anxious about his language.
His former clubs were among those to pay tribute on social media.
Rest in peace, Junior ??
#NFFC are saddened to learn that former striker Junior Agogo has passed away.The thoughts of everyone at the club are with Junior’s family and friends at this sad time. pic.twitter.com/0t8wlpnEW1
— Nottingham Forest FC (@NFFC) August 22, 2019
???? RIP Junior Agogo.
A Gas legend, scoring 41 goals in 126 appearances.
Our thoughts are with his family and friends at this time. pic.twitter.com/iz7SyQCNiP
— Bristol Rovers (@Official_BRFC) August 22, 2019
Sheffield Wednesday are saddened to learn of the passing of our former player Junior Agogo.
Our thoughts are with Junior’s family and friends at this very difficult time. RIP pic.twitter.com/4AHHSuPw8M
— Sheffield Wednesday (@swfc) August 22, 2019
#BarnetFC are deeply saddened to hear of the passing of former Bees striker Junior Agogo.
The thoughts from everyone at the Club are with Junior’s family and friends at this sad time.
Rest in peace, Junior ???? pic.twitter.com/jElidfTAA2
— Barnet FC ???? (@BarnetFC) August 22, 2019
