Following his passing last year, Manchester City icon Francis Lee bequeathed £1.6 million in his will along with a collection of medals to his family. Affectionately known as ‘Franny’, Lee sadly lost his battle to lung cancer in October at the age of 79. According to reports by The Sun, his wife Gillian inherited most of his possessions, with generous sums of £100,000 going to his brother Trevor, sister-in-law Pamela, and daughter-in-law Sonia. His eldest son Gary, who also passed away last year, was designated to receive £250,000. The rest of his estate was placed into a trust fund for his partner and three surviving children.
Manchester City icon, Francis Lee, bequeathed £1.6 million in his will following his passing the previous year.
Lee, who was honored with a CBE for his contributions to football and charity in 2016, recently lost his battle with lung cancer. Despite his wealth, he decided to leave his millions to his family after his passing.
Lee made a name for himself at City when he transferred from Bolton Wanderers in 1967, where he scored an impressive 148 goals in 330 matches. During his time at the club, he achieved great success, winning the First Division, FA Cup, League Cup, and the European Cup Winners’ Cup over eight years.
As one of the club’s most legendary players, Lee also represented England 27 times and scored 10 goals for his country. In his later years, he resided in a luxurious £500,000 home in Wilmslow, Cheshire.
Apart from his football career, Lee was a thriving entrepreneur and racehorse trainer. His toilet paper business brought him great wealth after he retired from playing. City announced his passing on social media, stating, “Franny lost his battle with cancer in the early hours of this morning.”
Lee made the move to City from Bolton Wanderers back in 1967, where he went on to score an impressive 148 goals over the course of 330 matches.
He secured victories in the First Division, FA Cup, League Cup, and the European Cup Winners’ Cup during his time with City.
Last year, Manchester City revealed a bronze statue at the Etihad Stadium to honor Colin Bell, Lee, and Mike Summerbee, three iconic players in the club’s history. The family of Colin Bell expressed their gratitude for the kind words and condolences during this difficult time. As a gesture of respect, flags at the Etihad Stadium and City Football Academy are flying at half-mast. The club plans to pay further tributes to the players in the coming days.
