Former Newcastle goalkeeper Pavel Srnicek has died aged 47 after collapsing while out running.
Srnicek had been moved to Ostrava-Poruba hospital in his native country, where he had been on a life support system.
His agent, Steve Wraith, said in a statement: "It is with deep sadness that I have to announce the passing of former Newcastle United player Pavel Srnicek.
"Pavel suffered a cardiac arrest before the Christmas period in his home country and had been in an induced coma in hospital with his close family around his bedside.
Srnicek during his playing days at Newcastle
"Despite the best medical attention the final brain scans on Monday showed irreversible damage and the decision had to be taken to switch off the life support machine. Pav passed away on the afternoon of Tuesday, December 29 2015 with his family by his side.
"Pavel, the goalkeeping coach at Sparta Prague, had recently been on a whistle-stop tour of Tyneside to promote his autobiography, 'Pavel Is A Geordie', something that he was very proud of.
"My final conversation with him was about getting the entertainers team back together one more time for charity next year as it will be 20 years since that Newcastle team almost won the Premier League.
"We will make that happen and celebrate this great man's life together."
Srnicek had been in Newcastle promoting his autobiography just prior to his collapse
Srnicek was a popular figure in English football for the role he played in Kevin Keegan's swashbuckling Newcastle side of the mid-1990s, which came desperately close to winning the Premier League title in 1996.
In total, he made 150 appearances for Newcastle before going on to enjoy spells at Sheffield Wednesday, Portsmouth and West Ham.
Fans had saluted Srnicek's contribution to the club during their home game against Everton on Boxing Day, the first to be played there since his collapse.
Fans pay tribute to Pavel Srnicek
Get well soon @PavelSrnicekUK @NUFC #pavelisageordie http://pic.twitter.com/n3BRtbiAcU
— Scott Smith (@Scott_Batman) December 26, 2015
Newcastle manager Steve McClaren had expressed his hope that Srnicek would make a full recovery.
"It's sad news, sad news," he said on Dec 22. "What a character - I remember him and he is really, really well-liked and loved by the Newcastle fans.
"People have sent me through some great stories about him and his love for the club, and it's a real shame. Our thoughts go out to his family and friends, everybody who surrounds him."
Tributes were immediately paid by his former colleagues at Newcastle and fellow goalkeepers.
A truly beautiful soul has left this world far too early!! Thank you so much for everything you did for me Pav http://pic.twitter.com/0nXY6JUGRq
— Stephen Harper (@steveharper37) December 29, 2015
It is with incredible sadness that I've have learned that Pavel Srnicek has died. A gentleman and a great sportsman. RIP my friend
— Peter Schmeichel (@Pschmeichel1) December 29, 2015
RIP Pavel Srnicek...another VERY good man has left us way too early. Thoughts and prayers to his family.
— bradley h friedel (@friedel_b) December 29, 2015
RIP Pavel Srnicek. Really devastating news
— Kasper schmeichel (@kschmeichel1) December 29, 2015
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