| Location | Dundee |
| Age | 68 years |
| Cause of Death | Cancer |
| Date of Birth | 1940 |
| Date of Death | 15/10/2008 |
| Visitors | 754 since 15/10/2008 |
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Edward Thompson, OBE was the chairman of the Scottish football club Dundee United and also a well known figure in the Scottish retail industry.
Eddie died after a long battle with cancer. Dundee United said "It is with great sadness that Dundee United announce the death of Chairman Eddie Thompson, who died today after a long illness borne with great fortitude, much bravery and a dogged determination to carry out his responsibilities at Tannadice for as long as possible."
He was awarded the OBE in June 2005, in recognition of his services to the Scottish grocery industry and his work as chairman of the Scottish Retail Consortium.
Mr Thompson had been fighting prostate cancer for several years, but despite specialist treatment from the management and staff of the oncology department at Ninewells Hospital, the cancer could not be prevented from spreading. Over the last year, the aggressive nature of his illness required further and debilitating treatments. Despite this, Mr Thompson continued to undertake his duties at Tannadice, continuing to provide personal and financial support to the Club.
In recent months, when it became clear that his health was failing, Mr Thompson re-structured the finances, share ownership and the Board of Dundee United to ensure that the long term future of the Club remained secure with his son Stephen taking on day to day responsibilities as Chief Executive.
Although hospitalised for much of the time in recent weeks, the Chairman was determined to see his beloved Dundee United and, despite his worsening condition, insisted on supporting the team in person as much as possible, both home and away.
A Man and A Half!
I wish to pay tribute on behalf of my late brother
Dougie Massie. I feel after all these years he will finally 'catch up with' Eddie. He will be so proud and honoured to be with such a great man. God Bless to his family, friends & fans who I know will miss him so. But his memory will always go on. The result was 2 - 0 , Good Game xx
ONE EDDIE THOMPSON!!!!!!!!!
RIP GLAD YOUR NOT IN ANYMORE PAIN NOW. GOING TO WATCH THE TEAM ON SATURDAY FOR MY BIRTHDAY I AM SURE THEY WILL DO YOU PROUD. SLEEP TIGHT EDDIE AND YOU KEEP WATCHING OVER DUNDEE UNITED.
ALWAYS IN UNITED FANS HEARTS
YOU WERE A LEGEND
THERE IS ONLY ONE EDDIE THOMPSON
XXXX
A Big Miss
Scottish football has lost a great man the day the angels took Eddie Thompson my thoughts are with your loving family Eddie and all those at the club you loved.
All my love Margo Sweenie (A Glasgow Rangers Fan)
Love is in the air
Everywhere I look around
Love is in the air
Every sight and every sound
And I don't know if I'm being foolish
Don't know if I'm being wise
But it's something that I must believe in
And it's there when I look in your eyes
Love is in the air
In the whisper of the trees
Love is in the air
In the thunder of the sea
And I don't know if I'm just dreaming
Don't know if I feel sane
But it's something that I must believe in
And it's there when you call out my name
Love is in the air
Love is in the air
Oh oh oh
Oh oh oh
Love is in the air
In the rising of the sun
Love is in the air
When the day is nearly done
And I don't know if you're an illusion
Don't know if I see it true
But you're something that I must believe in
And you're there when I reach out for you
Love is in the air
Every sight and every sound
And I don't know if I'm being foolish
Don't know if I'm being wise
But it's something that I must believe in
And it's there when I look in your eyes ..Rest In peace.My dad will look after u Eddie..
Those we love don't go away,
They walk beside us every day,
Unseen, unheard, but always near,
Still loved, still missed and very dear.
rest in peace
Sad day for dundee utd my condolances to his family and friends may he rest in peace.
Tony. celtic fan
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