BREAKING: Aston Villa legend Jimmy Rimmer dies as tributes pour in for European Cup winner

SportFootballAston Villa FCThe former goalkeeper has died at the age of 78.09:43, 14 Aug 2026Updated 09:50, 14 Aug 2026Aston Villa have led the tributes following the death of club legend Jimmy Rimmer. The goalkeeper has died at the age of 78, it has been confirmed.‌He made 229 league appearances for Villa, playing a big part in the club winning the European Cup in 1982, despite being subbed off early in the first half of the final vs Bayern Munich.‌In a statement, Villa wrote: "Aston Villa is deeply saddened to learn of the passing of European Cup winner Jimmy Rimmer, who has died at the age of 78.‌The thoughts of everyone at the club are with Jimmy's family and friends at this incredibly difficult time."Rimmer was one of the finest goalkeepers of his generation, and arguably one of the u