Tributes Pour In for Lady Hilkka Brooking, Wife of West Ham Legend Sir Trevor Brooking
The football world is in mourning following the sad news that Lady Hilkka Brooking, the beloved wife of West Ham United legend Sir Trevor Brooking, has passed away after battling illness for several months. The news was announced on The Sun, a leading UK newspaper.
According to The Sun, Lady Hilkka and Sir Trevor were married for an impressive 55 years, with Hilkka becoming a regular visitor to West Ham United fixtures both home and away. The couple’s love for football was evident, with Hilkka often attending matches with her husband, as reported by The Sun.
Sir Trevor Brooking paid a heartfelt tribute to his wife, thanking fans for their kind messages and thoughts. In a statement, he said: "I want to thank people for their kind messages and thoughts. Hilkka loved coming to West Ham United matches and always wanted the Club to do well." These sentiments were echoed by joint-Chairman David Sullivan, who remembered Hilkka as a "popular figure" in the Boardroom, as per The Sun.
As reported by The Sun, Sir Trevor Brooking had an illustrious career with West Ham United, joining the club as a youth player in 1965 and making his senior debut a couple of years later. He went on to make over 600 appearances and score more than 100 goals for the team before retiring in 1984. His contributions to the game have been recognised with a knighthood, OBE, and MBE.
In an interview with the BBC, Sir Trevor spoke about his knighthood, saying: "This is a wonderful honour and a huge privilege. My family and I are very excited by the news… My whole life has been about sport, as a footballer, as a broadcaster and as an administrator." These comments were originally reported by The Sun and highlight Sir Trevor’s dedication to the sport.
Lady Hilkka’s love for West Ham United was evident, and she will be greatly missed by everyone at the club. Joint-Chairman David Sullivan added: "We are all extremely sad to hear the news of Lady Hilkka’s passing. Hilkka was a hugely popular figure in the Boardroom and throughout the Club, always by Sir Trevor’s side and a passionate supporter of West Ham United. She will be greatly missed by everyone here." These comments were sourced from The Sun and demonstrate the impact Lady Hilkka had on the football community.
The football world sends its condolences to Sir Trevor Brooking and his family during this difficult time. As reported by The Sun, Lady Hilkka’s legacy will live on through her husband’s continued involvement in the sport and the countless lives she touched throughout her life.
