European Cup-winning goalkeeper Jimmy Rimmer dies aged 78

Former Aston Villa, Arsenal and Manchester United goalkeeper Jimmy Rimmer has died at the age of 78. Rimmer won the European Cup with Aston Villa, and Villa confirmed his passing in a statement.

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Villa confirmed the passing of Rimmer, who won two European Cups with Villa, in an emotional statement.

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BBC Published 14 August 2026

European Cup winner Rimmer dies aged 78

Daily Mail Published 14 August 2026

Aston Villa legend and European Cup winner Jimmy Rimmer passes away aged 78

Villa confirmed the passing of Rimmer, who won two European Cups with Villa, in an emotional statement.

Sky Published 14 August 2026

European Cup-winning goalkeeper Jimmy Rimmer dies

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