Gerard Houllier has died at the age of 73. Julian Finney/Getty Images
Former France and Liverpool manager Gerard Houllier has died at the age of 73.
Houllier, who managed Liverpool from 1998 to 2004, won six major trophies as manager of the Anfield side, which included a League Cup, FA Cup and UEFA Cup success in 2001.
The Frenchman managed his national side from 1992-93, but left after failing to qualify for the 1994 World Cup.
After leaving Liverpool, he spent two seasons with Lyon, where he won two Ligue 1 titles. His final job was as manager of Aston Villa in the 2010-11 campaign.
Former Liverpool striker Michael Owen, who won the Ballon d'Or in 2001 under Houllier, wrote on Twitter: "Absolutely heartbroken to hear that my old boss, Gerard Houllier, has sadly passed away. A great manager and a genuinely caring man."
Source: espn.co.uk