Welcome to Wrexham star and club’s oldest fan Arthur Massy dies aged 100 as emotional tributes pour in
WREXHAM’S oldest fan has died aged 100 with fellow supporters paying emotional tribute to the club legend.
Life-long reds supporter Arthur Massey was a fan-favourite after starring in Disney’s hit documentary Welcome to Wrexham.
His daughter, Julie, shared the devastating news on social media today after the centenarian passed away.
She shared a picture of her dad, with the caption: “14/3/24 – 8/8/24. RIP Dad.”
One fan wrote: “So sorry to hear this Julie. Your Dad was a really lovely man who touched so many after appearing on the documentary.”
Another said: “I’m so sorry for your loss. He seemed like such a wonderful person. Rip Arthur, Wrexham legend.”
Meanwhile a third added: “Rest easy Arthur. True Wrexham forever and always. Love to you Julie and your family.”
Arthur featured heavily in the season three episode ‘Temporary’ when owner Rob McElhenney visited him at home for his 100th birthday.
Arthur memorably 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.”
Having reached a century Arthur was the club’s oldest fan and even received a gift from the club when he hit the milestone back in March.
Arthur was presented with a Wrexham shirt, with the No.100, by club officials ahead of their clash Tranmere Rovers at the STok Racecourse.
As well as following Wrexham, Arthur was a dedicated volunteer for the Royal British Legion’s annual poppy appeal.
He was also a Second World War veteran, serving as a sapper in the Burma Campaign in South East Asia.