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Welcome to Wrexham star Arthur Massey, who became known as the Welsh football club’s oldest fan and featured in the hit Disney+ documentary, has died aged 100.
Supporters paid tribute to the Second World War veteran after his daughter Julie Birrell revealed he passed away yesterday, posting on X: ’14/3/24 – 8/8/24. RIP Dad.’
Mr Massey became a fans’ favourite on the show and the club presented him with a Wrexham shirt featuring the number ‘100’ following his 100th birthday in March.
He met King Charles during the monarch’s visit to the town in December 2022 and was known locally as a volunteer for the Royal British Legion’s annual poppy appeal.
His death comes just hours before Wrexham kick off their first season in the third tier of English football since 2005 at home to Wycombe Wanderers tomorrow. The club secured back-to-back promotions in April to earn promotion up to League One.
Welcome to Wrexham star Arthur Massey, who featured in the hit Disney+ documentary
The documentary’s producer Bryan Swarberg said to Ms Birrell: ‘Incredibly sorry for your loss. His was a life well lived. He was a great man. Love to you and the family.’
Also responding to the post was fan Craig Jones, who said: ‘So sorry to hear this Julie. Your Dad was a really lovely man who touched so many after appearing on the documentary.
‘I’m so happy he got to see our last two seasons and I’m sure he’ll be cheering us on tomorrow.’
Wrexham supporter Giacomo Cobianchi added: ‘So sorry for your loss. He will always be remembered by the Wrexham fans all over the world. Sincere condolences to you and the family.’
Mr Massey featured in the episode ‘Temporary’ in season three when the club’s co-owner Rob McElhenney visited him at home for his 100th birthday.
The supporter said: ‘Everything is temporary. No joy lasts forever. No pain lasts forever, either. That’s life. You have to accept what it is, not what you want it to be.’
