Former Wimbledon star passes away aged just 34

Former AFC Wimbledon striker Charlie Strutton has sadly died at the age of just 34, it has been confirmed.

Tributes have been pouring in for Strutton, who last played for non-league outfit Chalfont St Peter.

Strutton also played for the likes of Braintree, Aldershot, Hayes & Yeading and Slough Town before retiring from playing in 2016.

A statement from AFC Wimbledon confirmed the sad news, saying: “Everyone is deeply saddened to read of the passing of our former player Charlie Strutton.

“Our sincerest condolences go to Charlie’s family and friends at this extremely difficult time. We are so sorry for your loss. RIP Charlie.”

Chairman of Chalfont St Peter, Denis Mair, added: “Words cannot express the unbearable sadness I feel following the news of Charlie’s passing.

“Without question a light has gone out at Chalfont St Peter and for everyone that knew Charlie.

“He will be remembered in the most loving and cherished ways that all good souls who enter our lives, however briefly, are remembered.

“Our love and condolences from absolutely everyone at Chalfont St Peter go to his family in the knowledge that we’ve all been touched by a rare gift that in time will give us all the strength to carry on.

“Charlie, my few words don’t go anywhere near doing you the justice that you so deserve but it comes purely from my heart to you.”