Tribute have poured in for Hillsborough campaigner Phil Hammond.
Mr Hammond was a former chairman of the Hillsborough Family Support Group (HFSG) which supported bereaved families of the 1989 disaster.
His 14-year-old son Philip was among the 97 Liverpool fans unlawfully killed in the tragedy at Sheffield Wednesday’s ground before an FA Cup semi final.
In his role with the HFSG, Mr Hammond collated documentary evidence from the disaster which was overlooked by 1991’s accidental death verdict.
The evidence, submitted with support group solicitor Ann Adlington, saw Home Secretary Jack Straw order a review into the original inquiry in 1998.
A new verdict of unlawful killing on all of the victims was recorded in 2016.
Liverpool FC sent official condolences in response to the Hillsborough Survivors Alliance’s social media post to mark Mr Hammond’s passing.
“All at LFC are deeply saddened to hear of the passing of Phil Hammond,” read the message.
“He lost his 14-year-old son Philip at Hillsborough, went on to become Chair of the Hillsborough Family Support Group and helped lead the fight for justice for the 97.
“RIP Phil. YNWA.”
A Liverpool City Council spokesman said: “This is sad news indeed. Phil was a lovely man.
“His role in the fight for truth and justice over the Hillsborough disaster will never be forgotten.”
Louise Brookes, whose brother Andrew also lost his life at Hillsborough, also paid tribute to a man she described as ‘very kind, fair, honest and humble’.