Liverpool FC: Former Captain Smith dies, aged 74

August 1974: Liverpool's Tommy Smith takes a shot with the FA Cup Trophy - Getty

Former Liverpool captain Tommy Smith, who helped the club to domestic and European success in the 1960s and 1970s, has died aged 74.

Known as the "Anfield Iron", Smith had an 18-year career at Anfield, during which he won four league titles.

RIP, the Anfield Iron - As posted on Liverpool official Twitter account 👇👇

We’re deeply saddened by the passing of our former captain Tommy Smith, aged 74.

The thoughts of everyone at Liverpool Football Club are with Tommy’s family and many friends.

Rest in peace, the Anfield Iron. https://t.co/wxui5oK5UD
— Liverpool FC (@LFC) April 12, 2019

He scored in the 1977 European Cup final as Liverpool beat Borussia Monchengladbach 3-1 to win the trophy for the first time.

Liverpool said that they were "deeply saddened" by his death.

Smith, who made 638 appearances for the Reds between 1960 and 1978, had struggled with dementia and other ailments during his later years.

His daughter, Janette Simpson, told the club website on Friday: "Dad died very peacefully in his sleep shortly after 4.30pm today at his nursing home.

RIP Tommy Smith - As posted on Liverpool official Twitter account 👇👇

RIP Tommy Smith 1945-2019.

You'll Never Walk Alone. pic.twitter.com/XsQq7Z1mYT
— Liverpool FC (@LFC) April 12, 2019

"He had been growing increasingly frail and suffering from a variety of ailments over the last three months especially.

"We are obviously all devastated."

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