Stan Bowles dead at 75: QPR and Man City star dies after Alzheimer’s battle as club pays tribute

QPR legend Stan Bowles - famed for his hedonistic lifestyle - has died aged 75 following a battle with Alzheimer's.

He was considered one of the greatest non-conformists of 70s football and has a stand named after him at Loftus Road.

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QPR legend Stan Bowles has died aged 75 following a battle with AlzheimersCredit: PA:Empics Sport

In a statement, QPR said on Saturday: "It is with a heavy heart we have learned that QPR icon Stan Bowles sadly passed away this evening, aged 75.

"All our thoughts are with his family and friends at this incredibly difficult time.

"May he rest in peace.

"The club will be confirming how we will be paying a fitting tribute to Stan in due course."

QPR had the Stanley Bowles stand named after the iconic striker in 2021