Everyone at Everton Football Club was deeply saddened to learn of the passing of Bradley Lowery.
The young Sunderland supporter won the hearts of football fans up and down the country and had become part of the Everton family following two visits to Goodison in January and February this year.
He accompanied the Everton team onto the pitch ahead of January’s game against Manchester City before being Sunderland’s mascot for the match at Goodison in February.
Everton Chairman Bill Kenwright said: “One of football’s all-time greats. We are so privileged to have known him...and will always be proud that he chose us as his second club.