Former Republic of Ireland midfielder Liam Miller died Friday from pancreatic cancer aged 36. Miller was diagnosed in November 2017.
A Celtic academy product, Miller made the jump to first-team football with the Bhoys before spells in England with Manchester United, Leeds, Sunderland, and Queens Park Rangers. The midfielder then returned to Scotland to join Hibernian prior to a stretch in Australia's top flight with the Perth Glory, Brisbane Roar, and Melbourne City.
We are saddened to hear this evening that former #SAFC midfielder Liam Miller has passed away. Our thoughts are with his family and friends at this time. pic.twitter.com/MQqL3x2acN
— Sunderland AFC 🔴⚪ (@SunderlandAFC) February 9, 2018
Capped 21 times by Ireland, Cork-born Miller was an influential member of the youth setup before becoming a favourite of former national team boss Giovanni Trapattoni.
