Dalian Atkinson

[MarkM]

Where it happened is a 'bit rough' no idea why he would be there.

[saunders_heroes]

Just dreadful news. Thoroughly depressed now. RIP, Dalian.

[SoccerHQ]

Where it happened is a 'bit rough' no idea why he would be there.

One of the reports said it was his Dad's home.

[dave.woodhall]

I just can't put it into words. For the first time ever I'm speechless.

[MarkM]

Where it happened is a 'bit rough' no idea why he would be there.

One of the reports said it was his Dad's home.

I knew he was from round here, but didn't know his family lived in that street.

[kippaxvilla2]

I am in deep shock - RIP Dalian, wonderful wonderful talent.

[not3bad]

If this is true it's awful news. He's on the Villa site today as he scored that goal against Wimbledon on this day.

On this day?!

[cyrilina]

I grew up with Deano and Dalian.    Very sad news.   Shocking.

[rob_bridge]

Fuppin Hell. No age at all.

[cdbearsfan]

Fucking Hell. RIP.

FTP.

[Chris Stares]

I just can't put it into words. For the first time ever I'm speechless.

This.

[Mike Jeffries]

Tragic whoever it was! Dalian went to BRJ school in Telford and is my age, but I can't claim that our paths crossed as kids as I was at different schools in Telford.  Hope it's not him, but condolences to whichever family has lost someone!

[OzVilla]

Awful news. That's at least 4 of our lads from the late 80's early 90's teams to have gone.

Thanks for the memories, a good player who should have been a great.

[sid1964]

Awful news, I will remember the performance that he put in at Wembley in 94!

Truly shocked by this

RIP

[Nelly]

The worst news. RIP Dalian, thank you. You were a Villa icon.