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AFTV favourite Claude Callegari has sadly died, aged 58, his family has confirmed.
The celebrity Arsenal fan became known for his passionate rants on the Gunners during the meteoric rise of the YouTube channel.
A statement from fellow Arsenal fans Terry and Diesel on Claude and the Bansta’s read: “We can’t believe we are writing this, with permission from Claude’s father, it is with great sadness and a broken heart that we have to announce that our dear friend and legend Claude sadly passed away yesterday afternoon 29th March.”
Tributes quickly came in for the fan favourite from the football community.
James B, a presenter for AFTV, wrote: “Really sad news about Claude. A true YouTube and Arsenal fan legend – loved by many. May he rest in peace.”
Another Gunners fan wrote: “RIP Claude a legend amongst us all, gone too soon. Fly high my Brother.”
While one supporter added: “Genuinely devastated. Gone too soon. One of the rare Internet personalities I really looked forward to watch. Such a shame. Rest in peace Don Claude.”
While rival teams’ fan channels have come together to pay tribute, West Ham Fan TV wrote: “Very sad to hear that Claude has passed away, We have worked together quite a few times & always loved the Banter we had when doing match previews. Our thoughts and prayers go out to all his family and friends at this sad time. RIP Claude”
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