Frank McGarvey, a former Celtic, St Mirren, and Scotland striker, died at the age of 66 after being diagnosed with cancer.

Frank McGarvey, a former Celtic, Scotland, and St Mirren striker, has died at the age of 66. McGarvey had previously been diagnosed with cancer and spoke about it at Parkhead in October of last year; the forward was capped seven times by Scotland.

Celtic have announced the death of former player Frank McGarvey, who died at the age of 66.

The former Celtic, St Mirren, and Scotland striker was diagnosed with cancer in October and died on New Year’s Day early.

McGarvey won the Scottish Cup with St Mirren and Celtic, as well as two top-flight crowns and the League Cup at Parkhead. He was also capped seven times by his country.

Between 1975 and 1996, McGarvey made 499 appearances, 168 of which were for Celtic, for whom he scored 100 goals.

Before joining Celtic, he played for Liverpool after signing for £270,000 from St Mirren, but his time there was brief.

“Everyone at Celtic is extremely saddened to hear of the death of former striker, Frank McGarvey, who passed away earlier this morning (January 1) at the age of 66,” said a Celtic statement.

“Frank spoke to Celtic Park supporters ahead of the game against Hibernian back in October to thank them for all their support over the years, and especially recently following the news that he was battling cancer.”

“All of Celtic’s thoughts and prayers are with you.”

“Rest in peace, Frank. You’ll Never Walk Alone.”

His son, Sean, tweeted on Sunday morning: “Our much loved Dad sadly passed away this morning with his family by his side.

“We are so thankful for all the support we have received over the past few months.”