Charlton and Crystal Palace fans have been shocked to discover the sad news their former striker David Whyte died yesterday at the age of just 43.
The forward followed in the footsteps of Ian Wright by landing a dream move to Selhurst Park from non-league Greenwich Borough in 1989.
He went on to make 27 appearances for the Eagles before moving across south-east London to The Valley in 1994.
Whyte was already a familiar face to Charlton followers having represented the Addicks eight times during a loan spell in 1992 while the club were still temporarily in exile at Upton Park awaiting their historic return to SE7.
In total he scored 35 times in 106 appearances during his two spells at Charlton, with 21 of those coming in the 1994-95 campaign.
Alan Curbishley called time on Whyte’s Valley career in 1997 and he went on to represent Ipswich, Bristol Rovers and Southend United.
A Charlton spokesman said: "The thoughts of everyone at the club are with David’s family and friends at this difficult time."
Today’s news of Whyte’s passing at such a young age has produced plenty of tributes from Addicks and Eagles followers on Twitter.
Very sad to learn of David Whyte's passing, Charlton fans don't get 20+ goal a season Strikers that often, David was one of them #rip #cafc
— TSC (@thestevecook) September 10, 2014
Very sad news about the passing of #cpfc striker David Whyte at the young age if just 43!
— Dan Lane (@danlane9) September 10, 2014
Very sad to hear of the death of former Charlton striker David Whyte at just 43. Nice guy and hugely talented. RIP.
— Mark Mansfield (@MarkMansfield10) September 10, 2014
RIP David Whyte, a footballer who shone all too briefly for both clubs #cafc #cpfc
— Bruce Montgomery (@DeepestDarkest1) September 10, 2014
Very saddened to learn that former #cpfc striker David Whyte has passed away aged just 43. RIP.
— Five Year Plan (@FYPFanzine) September 10, 2014
So sad to hear news of the death of former #cafc striker David Whyte aged 43. His goal against Liverpool is one of my first #cafc memories
— Paul Crisp (@Crispy_7) September 10, 2014
RIP David Whyte. Palace legend. #cpfc
— Kevin Parker (@cpfckev) September 10, 2014
Thank you David Whyte for the memories, I will be singing your load and proud on Saturday #cafc
— Gumbo (@Gumbocafc83) September 10, 2014
So sad to hear that my ex-Southend teammate David Whyte has died. I remember him as a nice chilled out guy, who was a real talent.
— Adrian Clarke (@adrianjclarke) September 10, 2014
Hearing this morning that former player David Whyte has passed away in his early 40's. Very sad #CPFC
— Clinton Davey (@ClintonDavey) September 10, 2014
My favourite #cafc player as a kid was David Whyte.
— James Buttigieg (@jimmySe7) September 10, 2014
Rip David Whyte too young. #cpfc
— Kevin Childs (@eagleskev) September 10, 2014
Very sad news about David Whyte Whyte Whyte. My favourite player growing up. #cafc #RIP
— Stuart Loversidge (@Stucafc) September 10, 2014
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