Chelsea have paid tribute to Lord Richard Attenborough after his passing on Sunday.
'Lord A', as the club's official tribute calls Attenborough, was Life President of the Stamford Bridge side - and helped establish Chelsea's reputation as London's glamour club with his high profile support.
The Oscar winning director also helped Chelsea to hang on to their Stamford Bridge home when it was threatened by property developers
The club said in a statement: "Chelsea Football Club is tonight deeply saddened to learn of the passing of our Life President Lord Attenborough, CBE at the age of 90.
"He led a long and successful life and always found time for the things in life he loved most, one of which was Chelsea FC."
