Millwall owner John Berylson tragically died in a car crash, police have confirmed.
The 70-year-old American was driving in Falmouth, Massachusetts when his Range Rover careered off the road and collided with a tree at around 8am on Tuesday morning.
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Police and fire crews arrived to cut him from the wreckage but he was pronounced dead at the scene.
A spokesman for Falmouth Police Department said: “The preliminary investigation revealed that the vehicle, a 2019 Ranger Rover was travelling south on Sippewissett Rd when it lost control on a curve, and left the roadway.
“The vehicle rolled over into a ravine and came to rest against a tree.”
Millwall confirmed Berylson’s tragic passing late on Tuesday evening in a heartfelt tribute to the the owner.
The club statement read: “John, who turned 70 last month, lost his life in a tragic accident on Tuesday morning.
“John’s sudden and tragic passing will unquestionably impact all those who were fortunate to have known him.
“He was a truly great man, incredibly devoted to his family, and a person of such remarkable generosity, warmth, and kindness.
“He lived a storied life, one full of colour and joy, and was infinitely thoughtful of others with an endless desire to share his immense knowledge and experiences to help people.”
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Berylson invested in Millwall in 2007 and soon after appointed Kenny Jackett as Millwall manager, where he held the post until 2013.
Under Berylson’s stewardship, the Lions reached the FA cup semi-final in 2013 before reaching the quarter-final stage in 2017 and 2019.
Millwall were promoted back to the Championship in 2017 and have remained there ever since.
The club agonisingly missed out of the play-offs on the final day of last season, finishing eighth in the table.
