Merson, was fighting back tears while paying tribute to his friend on Sky Sports News, as he remembered a 'top bloke, a man mountain and a good friend'.
The world of football has paid tribute to former England international defender Ugo Ehiogu following news of his death this morning, after he suffered a heart attack at Tottenham's training ground.
The Spurs Under 23s coach collapsed on the club's academy training pitches on Thursday and received immediate attention from the Tottenham medical staff, but after paramedics rushed him it hospital he passed away in the early hours of this morning at the age of just 44.
He leaves behind his wife Gemma, whom he married in 2005, and a son, Obi Jackson. Ehiogu also had a daughter, Jodie.
Former Tottenham striker and Match of the Day presenter Gary Lineker led the tributes as he described the former defender as 'such a lovely guy' while former Aston Villa team-mate Paul Merson broke down while remembering his friend on television this morning.
'He was such a top bloke, it's unbelievable,' he said. 'He was a man mountain. Billy Joel has a song - Only the Good Die Young - and that is him. He was a top player, a top bloke and a good friend.'
His former club Aston Villa devoted the electronic displays outside Villa Park to the player as a mark of respect.
Both Tottenham and Chelsea will wear black armbands during their FA Cup semi-final at Wembley on Saturday.
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