At the age of 79, the former striker, who also served briefly as club chairman, passed away.
Former Manchester City and England striker Francis Lee passed away at the age of 79, the Premier League team said.
Between 1967 and 1974, Lee, who served briefly as City’s chairman in the 1990s, scored 148 goals in 330 games for the team.
In a statement, City said: “We announce the passing of former Manchester City player and chairman Francis Lee with the deepest regret and heaviest of hearts.
Everyone at Manchester City wants to express their sympathies to Francis’ friends and family during this extremely trying period.
After starting his playing career at Bolton, Lee transferred from City to Derby in 1974. After making his full international debut in 1968, he earned 27 England caps, recording 10 goals, and participated in the 1970 World Cup in Mexico.
City continued, “Franny died early this morning following a protracted fight with cancer.
“His wife Gill and kids Charlotte, Jonny, and Nik said he’ll be greatly missed and thank everyone for their nice thoughts.
“Everyone at Manchester City would like to offer their sympathies to Francis’ friends and family during this extremely trying period.
Flags at half-mast are flying around the City Football Academy and Etihad Stadium out of respect. The club will continue to pay tribute in the coming days.
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