Former Reggae Boy Luton Shelton has died
Former Reggae Boy Luton Shelton has
died. He was 35.
Shelton battled with Amyotrophic
Lateral Sclerosis (ALS), a progressive degenerative disease that affects nerve
cells in the brain and spinal cord.
The former Harbour View FC player had been fighting the illness since 2016.
Tributes to the football star have already started pouring in as many send condolences to his family and friends.
Rip Luton SheltonŸ™Ÿ¾. I will always remember those free kicks— DaddyXavs (@DaddyXavs)
Rip Luton SheltonŸ™Ÿ¾. I will always remember those free kicks— DaddyXavs (@DaddyXavs) January 22, 2021
The Trinidad and Tobago Football Association shared on Twitter, “the local fraternity extends sincerest condolences to the family of former Jamaican International Luton Shelton. Our condolences are also extended to all those at the Jamaica Football Federation.â€
I will never forget watching Luton Shelton dismantle the — mike. Ÿ‡¯Ÿ‡² (@_mikehy)
I will never forget watching Luton Shelton dismantle the — mike. Ÿ‡¯Ÿ‡² (@_mikehy) @USMNT by himself at The Office in 2012. Sleep well Ÿ™Ÿ¾Ÿ˜£.January 22, 2021
Shelton was previously the nation’s all-time scorer.
RIP Luton Shelton, a Jamaican footballing icon. I still remember how those white boots used to light up stadium, bro. Jah know. Ÿ™Ÿ½Ÿ˜”— pongdemic (@duanepongo)
RIP Luton Shelton, a Jamaican footballing icon. I still remember how those white boots used to light up stadium, bro. Jah know. Ÿ™Ÿ½Ÿ˜”— pongdemic (@duanepongo) January 22, 2021