48 h. ago Tributes paid to ‘trailblazer’ academic Sir Geoff Palmer after death aged 85

Scotland’s first black professor was hailed as being a ‘courageous voice for justice and equality’.

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50 h. ago Scotland's first black professor Sir Geoff Palmer dies aged 85 as tributes paid

Sir Geoff, chancellor and professor emeritus at Heriot-Watt University, moved to the UK from Jamaica as a teenager and became known as both an academic and a human rights advocate.

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3 d. ago Brian Wilson dead aged 82: Tributes paid to legendary Beach Boys singer and songwriting genius

‘We are at a loss for words right now’, his family said as they announced the death of the hugely influential musical star

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3 d. ago Young bride heartbroken as husband, 19, dies in horror crash soon after wedding

Chloe Maloney had only just married her husband Jerry Maloney before he was tragically killed in a car crash - moving tributes were paid to Jerry, who died aged only 19

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5 d. ago Sly Stone dies aged 82 as tributes are paid to Sly and the Family frontman

Sylvester Stewart was described as a "monumental figure" in the music industry.

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5 d. ago DARREN LEWIS 'Let's honour Uriah Rennie and finally address glaring Premier League issue'

Uriah Rennie was one of only two Black referees in more than 30 years of the Premier League - to honour his trailblazing legacy let's address that

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5 d. ago Frederick Forsyth dead aged 86 as tributes paid to The Day of The Jackal author

Famous journalist, turned author, Frederick Forsyth has passed away, with several fans rushing to social media to share their condolences and sadness after hearing the news

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5 d. ago Uriah Rennie remembered as ‘epitome of a role model’ after death at 65

Rennie became the Premier League’s first black referee in 1997.

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5 d. ago Uriah Rennie cause of death: Grieving colleagues reveal Premier League's first black referee's new secret battle with illness after he died aged 65

Rennie passed away at the age of 65 on Saturday, June 7. During his career refereed over 300 matches between 1997 and 2008 and was once branded the 'fittest' official in world football.

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5 d. ago Chris Foy tribute to Uriah Rennie speaks volumes as trailblazing referee dies aged 65

Uriah Rennie, the Premier League's first black referee, has died at the age of 65

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6 d. ago Uriah Rennie, the Premier League's first black referee, dies aged 65

‘Trailblazing’ official took charge of more than 300 matches between 1997 and 2008

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6 d. ago Premier League referee Uriah Rennie dies aged 65 as tributes paid to ‘pioneer and trailblazer’

Rennie officiated over 300 top-flight matches and was the first black Premier League referee

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6 d. ago Uriah Rennie, the Premier League’s first Black referee, dies at 65

Uriah Rennie, the first Black referee in the Premier League, has died

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6 d. ago Uriah Rennie, first black referee in Premier League, dies aged 65

Trailblazing official battled rare neurological conditionRennie oversaw more than 300 top-flight matchesUriah Rennie, the first black Premier League referee, has died at the age of 65. The Jamaica-born official grew up in Sheffield and oversaw more than 300 top-flight matches, starting with his breakthrough appointment as Derby hosted Wimbledon in August 1997. The game was, however, abandoned due to floodlight failure.The Sheffield and Hallamshire County Football Association posted on X: “We are deeply saddened to learn of the passing of our former chair and trailblazing referee, Uriah Rennie. Uriah made history as the Premier League’s first black referee, officiating over 300 top-flight matches between 1997 and 2008. He broke down barriers, shaped our football community and inspired generations to come. Our thoughts are with Uriah’s family and friends at this difficult time.” Continue reading...

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6 d. ago Trailblazing Premier League referee Uriah Rennie dies aged 65

Rennie officiated over 300 top-flight matches and was the first black Premier League referee

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6 d. ago Premier League's first black referee Uriah Rennie dies aged 65

Uriah Rennie, the first black referee in the Premier League, has died at the age of 65.

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6 d. ago Uriah Rennie dead at 65: Premier League's first black referee passes away just months after learning to walk again after rare condition left him paralysed from the waist down

Former FIFA and Premier League referee Uriah Rennie has sadly passed away at the age of 65. 

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6 d. ago Uriah Rennie dead: Trailblazing Premier League referee dies aged 65 as tributes pour in

Uriah Rennie, who made history when he became the Premier League's first black referee, has died at the age of 65 and the world of football has paid tribute to the trailblazer

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6 d. ago Uriah Rennie dies aged 65 as tributes paid to Premier League's first black referee

Tributes have been paid to the Premier League's first black referee, Uriah Rennie, after it was announced that he has died after being diagnosed with a rare condition

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6 d. ago Uriah Rennie dies aged 65 as tributes paid to trailblazing Premier League referee

Tributes have been paid to the Premier League's first black referee, Uriah Rennie, after it was announced that he has died after being diagnosed with a rare condition

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