Swiss businessman and Southampton owner Markus Liebherr has passed away at the age of 62.
A statement on Southampton’s official website read, “His passing will come as an enormous shock to everyone but most particularly, of course, to his family and friends.
“Our thoughts are with them at this time. To say he will be missed is an unmistakeable understatement.
“Anyone who came to know Markus learned of his quick wit, love of football – most especially Saints football – and his unquenchable thirst for better knowledge of all things.
“Anyone who had the privilege of meeting Markus met a man who was quiet, unassuming, undemonstrative and fantastic fun to be with.”
Liebherr, who has died of natural causes, purchased the Saints in 2009 and rescued them from administration.
