Gerard Houllier dead: Former Liverpool boss passes away, fans mourn tragic loss

Gerard Houllier's death news has shaken footballing fraternity as football fans mourn his loss. Former Liverpool and Aston Villa manr Gerard Houllier passed away on Monday morning.  French publications L'Equipe and RMC confirmed reports that revealed that death of Frenchman at of 73.

How did Gerard Houllier die?

Frenchman had just undergone a heart operation a few days ago before his death. Gerard Houllier's was just 73 years old as Frenchman took his last breath on Monday morning. 

Fans condole Gerard Houllier's death

Gary Lineker, who is currently a Match of Day presenter, took to social media and shared a beautiful mess for former Liverpool manr. He expressed his shock at death of Gerard Houllier and mentioned how he was one of football’s smartest, warmest and loveliest people.

Fans have taken to social media and expressed ir feelings on news of Gerard Houllier's death. Gerard Houllier meant a lot to Liverpool fans who have been supporting Reds of Merseyside since 1990s. Fans hold him responsible for Steven Gerrard's success as Liverpool legend became a first-team regular under him. He was also responsible for revolutionizing Liverpool's youth academy. 

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Gerard Houllier Liverpool career 

Houllier joined Reds of Merseyside way back in July of 1998 when he came to Anfield alongside Roy Evans as his co-manr. After, Evans's resignation in vember means that Houllier was left as sole man in charge of Liverpool FC. He is one responsible for building ir Liverpool side famously kwn as "Spice Boys" across footballing world.

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Houllier guided Liverpool to massive success as lifted 5 trophies in 2001. Liverpool's famous treble of League Cup, UEFA Cup, and FA Cup came under his manrial helm. Reds also lifted Charity Shield and UEFA Super Cup in same year under Houllier. 

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Later, former Liverpool boss had to go through an emergency heart surgery in October that year. French international well ill in middle of Liverpool’s match against Leeds United as he fell off bench during Premier League game.

Houllier was immediately taken to hospital where he discovered his heart condition. Liverpool boss had an aortic dissection that required an emergency operation. After 5 months away from football, Houllier returned to Liverpool back to finish 2001-02 season as Liverpool ended at second place with Houllier's assistant Phil Thompson taking charge in his absence.

After spending six years at club, Houllier left Liverpool in 2004,  He also went on to take charge of Aston Villa during his manrial career.

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