Tom Hicks dead at 79 as Donald Trump Jr pays tribute to ex-Liverpool co-owner

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Hicks is survived by his wife of 35 years, Cinda Cree Hicks, and his six children - Thomas 'Tommy' Ollis Hicks Jr. - who briefly sat on the Liverpool board before an undignified exit - Mack Hardin Hicks, John Alexander Hicks, Robert Bradley Hicks, William Cree Hicks, and Catherine Forgrave Hicks. His family released a statement, saying: "Of everything he accomplished in his remarkable life, Tom Hicks’s most cherished title was, 'Dad.' No matter the trials and tribulations he faced in life, he was constant in his generosity and love for his family.

Although we are devastated by this loss, we are profoundly grateful to have been his children." Hicks co-owned Liverpool with George Gillett between 2007 and 2010 (Image: Getty Images) Tommy also posted on X to pay tribute to his dad. He wrote: "Saddened to say that my hero, may dad, Tom Hicks went to spend eternity with the Lord.

Benitez's players pushed Sir Alex Ferguson's Manchester United close to the Premier League title during the 2008-09 season, but they ultimately finished second. When Hicks and Gillett eventually left Anfield in October 2010, the Reds were in the Premier League's relegation zone.