admirers

"Our condolences to the artist’s family, loved ones, friends and all the numerous admirers of his work and talent."

Coote's alleged insults about Liverpool and Klopp – who even his biggest admirers would admit was confrontational from his technical area – allow sceptics to challenge that principle of integrity.

It wasn't until his time at Coventry City, where he spent two years, helping them to the Championship play-off final which turned out to be his final match, that admirers circled.

He was deeply inspired by the techniques used by Western painters but his work remained rooted in Asian philosophy, infusing light and texture in ways that, admirers say, evokes a profound sense of calmness.

His actions, as well as his presence on marches and speeches at protests, made him a leading figure in the anti-war movement and won him many admirers.