the age of 44.
The former England international collapsed at the
club's training centre on Thursday and received
treatment after suffering a cardiac arrest before
being transferred to hospital.
Tottenham announced via a statement that Ehiogu
passed away in the early hours of Friday morning.
"It is with immense sadness that we announce the
passing of Ugo Ehiogu, our Under-23 coach," Spurs
said.
It is with immense sadness that we
announce the passing of Ugo Ehiogu, our
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— Tottenham Hotspur (@SpursOfficial)
April 21, 2017
"Ugo received immediate treatment after suffering a
cardiac arrest at the training centre yesterday
before being transferred to hospital, where he
passed away in the early hours of the morning."
Spurs' head of coaching and player development,
John McDermott, said: "Words cannot express the
shock and sadness that we all feel at the club.
Ugo's immense presence will be irreplaceable. Our
heartfelt sympathies go out to his wife Gemma and
his family."
Ehiogu made 355 Premier League appearances
during spells at Aston Villa and Middlesbrough,
winning the League Cup with both clubs, as well as
earning four England caps and scoring once,
against Spain.
He also enjoyed spells with Leeds United, Rangers
and Sheffield United.
Spurs continued: "The club sends its deepest
condolences to Ugo's family.
"Gemma has specifically asked that the family are
given privacy at this difficult time.
"We should also like to place on record our thanks
to all the medical professionals including those at
North Middlesex University Hospital, Royal
Brompton Hospital and Harefield Hospital for their
care and support."
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