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Gerd Muller: What killed German striker revealed
Gerd Muller is dead and here is what killed him. “The German mourns Gerd Muller, who died early Sunday morning at the age of 75.” Gerd Muller was killed by Alzheimer’s disease.
The german striker Gerd Muller died after a six-year battle with Alzheimer’s disease.
“Gerd Muller was the greatest striker there has ever been – and a fine person, a personality in world football. We are united in deep sorrow with his wife Uschi and his family.
“Without Gerd Muller, FC Bayern would not be the club we all love today. His name and the memory of him will live on forever.”
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Affectionately known as ‘Der Bomber’, Muller scored 68 goals in 62 appearances for West Germany, including the winner against Holland at Munich’s Olympic Stadium in 1974.
During 15 years at Bayern, Muller hit a record 365 goals in 427 Bundesliga games and 66 goals in 74 European matche.
