Rangers Football Club on Twitter
Rangers is deeply saddened to announce that former player Fernando Ricksen passed away this morning following his battle with motor neurone disease.
Vincent de Vries on Twitter
THE FIGHT IS OVER... RIP Fernando Ricksen (1976 - 2019)
Raymond v Barneveld on Twitter
Een prachtmens is heengegaan. Na een slopende ziekte is Fernando Ricksen overleden. Zoveel respect hoe deze man met zijn ziekte is omgegaan, en de strijd die hij leverde. Rest in Peace ❤️
Pipozinho on Twitter
You defended the shirt like few and fought against your disease like none. An absolute warrior, rest in peace Fernando Ricksen.
FC Zenit in English on Twitter
We're deeply saddened to hear of the passing of our former player Fernando Ricksen. He battled bravely against motor neurone disease right until the end and we are all thinking of him and his family at this difficult time.
SPFL on Twitter
Everyone at the SPFL is deeply saddened to learn that former Rangers player Fernando Ricksen has passed away after his battle with motor neurone disease. Our thoughts are with his family.
Jim White on Twitter
So saddened to hear the news that former @RangersFC full-back Fernando Ricksen has died aged 43. Brave Fernando revealed back in 2013 he had motor neurone disease. He'll be sorely missed.
Fortuna Sittard on Twitter
Vandaag bereikte ons het droevige nieuws dat Fernando Ricksen op 43-jarige leeftijd is overleden. Wij wensen alle nabestaanden sterkte toe in deze moeilijke tijd. Strijder, rust in vrede! #SamenNaoVeure #YNWA