August 9th 2024.
Arthur Massey, a beloved star from the documentary Welcome to Wrexham, has passed away at the remarkable age of 100. He rose to fame as the oldest fan of the Wrexham football club, and his appearance in the Disney Plus film, produced by Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney, quickly made him a fan favorite.
The sad news of Massey's passing was shared by his daughter Julie Birrell in a short tribute on social media. The post included the dates of his birth and death, with a simple but heartfelt message: "RIP Dad." The club had previously honored Massey with a special jersey featuring the number 100, in celebration of his milestone birthday in March.
Massey's dedication to the Wrexham club was evident in every aspect of his life. He even had the opportunity to meet King Charles during the royal's visit to the North Wales football team on December 9, 2022. Fans of the club have been pouring out their condolences and sharing their favorite memories of Massey, who also bravely served in the Second World War.
Bryan Swarberg, the producer of Welcome to Wrexham, expressed his sympathies to the family, noting that Massey had lived a truly remarkable life. Wrexham fan Craig Jones also shared kind words, recalling how Massey had touched the hearts of many after appearing in the documentary. Jones was glad that Massey had lived to see the team's last two seasons and was sure that he would be cheering them on in their upcoming game.
Nathan Salt and Rich Fay, hosts of the official podcast for the show, also sent their condolences to Julie and her family. They had recently spoken about how inspired they were by Massey's story and were deeply saddened by his passing. Giacomo Cobianchi, another fan, remembered Massey as a beloved figure among Wrexham supporters all over the world.
One of the most memorable moments in Massey's life was meeting the club's owner, Rob McElhenney, during his 100th birthday celebration, which was featured in an episode of the show's third season called "Temporary." The Hollywood actor spent the afternoon with Massey, and in a touching moment, the centenarian shared his wisdom about the fleeting nature of life.
Massey's passing comes just hours before Wrexham is set to kick off their new season in League One. He will surely be missed by the team and their fans, who will undoubtedly honor his memory during the game. This is a developing story, and more updates will be provided soon.
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