Ron Gordon dead at 68 as shocked Hibs pay tribute to owner and chairman

HIBS have announced the devastating news that owner and chairman Ron Gordon has died at the age of 68.

Gordon, the Easter Road club’s majority shareholder, had been undergoing treatment for cancer.

Andrew Barr – The Sun GlasgowHibs owner Ron Gordon has passed away[/caption]

Andrew BarrHibs fans unfurled a banner in support of Gordon after he revealed his battle with cancer[/caption]

It was just earlier this month that Gordon announced to fans in an open letter that he had been battling the illness.

Gordon, who was based in America, had addressed supporters having been unable to attend a match in Edinburgh for a while.

He had said: “Some of you may have noticed that I have not been at Easter Road in some time.

“For most of this past year I have been receiving treatment for cancer. 

“It has been a difficult time for me and the family, but I’m blessed to have their love and support as we navigate through the challenge. 

“I imagine many of you will have gone through similar times in your own families. 

“We all stick together to get through these difficult times.”

Gordon had hoped to be able to return to Easter Road again once his treatment allowed him to do so.

But sadly, Hibs confirmed the sad news that he had passed away this morning.

Chief executive Ben Kensell said: “Everyone at the club is deeply saddened at the news. Our thoughts are with Ron’s wife Kit, his sons Ian and Colin, and the rest of the Gordon family. Ron may have been our chairman and owner, but he was first and foremost a devoted family man with a close and loving family.

“We would ask that at this difficult time, the family’s privacy is respected as they mourn their loss.”

Gordon took control of Hibs back in the summer of 2019.

Born in Peru, he was a tycoon in the US media industry and he was proud of his Scottish heritage.

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