Regis, who made nearly 300 appearances for West Brom and 274 at Coventry City, later became a trustee at Christians for Sport.
Saddened to hear of the passing of Cyrille Regis MBE. It is testament to his enduring popularity that he is loved by supporters of four of our region’s clubs. He did so much to blaze a trail for racial equality in football and will be missed.
— Andy Street (@andy4wm) January 15, 2018
Regarded as a pioneer for black footballers during the 1970s, he became a Christian following the death of his colleague Laurie Cunningham in a car crash in 1989.
Regis, who attended the Renewal Christian Centre church in Solihull, West Midlands played for England five times before retiring from football in 1996.
RIP Cyrille Regis, 59.
West Brom & England star & one of Britain’s first prominent black footballers. Very sad news. pic.twitter.com/BzZSQvKMDm— Piers Morgan (@piersmorgan) January 15, 2018
Speaking with Christians In Sport about he conversion, he once said: “I meet people all the time, some famous, some not who are all looking for hope and peace.
“I have learned that money cannot buy peace of mind so I simply tell people how I found hope and peace in God.
Awful news about the death of Cyrille Regis. Huge figure in football… a trailblazer, a wonderful talent and a thoroughly top bloke.
— Dan Walker (@mrdanwalker) January 15, 2018
“The great thing about it is that anyone can have the peace that I have, you just need to know…
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