FORMER Everton star Paul Holmes has died aged 56.
The right-back passed away peacefully after a battle with cancer, leaving behind his wife Kate.
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Paul Holmes has passed away Credit: Rex
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He spent three years at EvertonCredit: Alamy
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He left the Toffees for West Brom in 1996. Credit: Alamy
Holmes joined the Toffees in 1993 from Birmingham City and played 28 times for the club.
His best moment at Everton came when he helped the team to a 2-0 Merseyside derby win over Liverpool in September 1993.
Everton came out on top that day thanks to goals from Mark Ward and Tony Cottee.
His last game for the club was against Feyenoord in the European Cup Winners’ Cup in October 1995, where they drew 0–0.
He left Goodison Park in 1996 when he moved to West Brom.
He stayed with the Baggies until 1999 and joined Torquay United, where he would finally retire in 2003.
Tributes to the former football player are pouring in on social networks.
One fan posted: “RIP Paul. Heartfelt condolences to your family and friends.”
Another wrote: “Very sad news RIP Paul.”
A third commented: “Very sad to hear this news. Paul was a good player.”
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A fourth said: “Terrible news RIP Paul.”
Another added: “Terrible news, thoughts of his family.”
Former Everton team-mate Ian Snodin also paid tribute to Holmes.
He said: “I knew Paul was unwell but I am deeply shocked by his death.
“He was a good player and a great guy to share the dressing room with.
“He got on well with all the guys and it’s unfortunate he didn’t play more games.”
The club added in a statement: “Everyone at Everton Football Club is deeply saddened by the death of our former defender Paul Holmes.
“Paul was only 56 and passed away after a courageous battle with cancer. RIP Paul.”
Holmes had football in his family as his father, Albert Holmes, was a Chesterfield legend having played for the club between 1960 and 1976.
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