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Jimmy Rimmer

English footballer (Arsenal, Aston Villa, national team)

February 10, 1948 - August 14, 2026 (Age 78)

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John James Rimmer (10 February 1948 – 14 August 2026) was an English former footballer who played as a goalkeeper in the Football League for Manchester United, Swansea City, Arsenal and Aston Villa.

Known forEnglish footballer (Arsenal, Aston Villa, national team)
Age78
DiedAugust 14, 2026
SourceWikipedia public record

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John James Rimmer (10 February 1948 – 14 August 2026) was an English former footballer who played as a goalkeeper in the Football League for Manchester United, Swansea City, Arsenal and Aston Villa. Jimmy Rimmer died on August 14, 2026. This memorial record includes life dates, public details, and ways for family, friends, and readers to...

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August 14, 2026
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Jimmy Rimmer, 78, died on August 14, 2026. Jimmy Rimmer was known publicly as an English footballer (Arsenal, Aston Villa, national team). John James Rimmer (10 February 1948 – 14 August 2026) was an English former footballer who played as a goalkeeper in the Football League for Manchester United, Swansea City, Arsenal and Aston Villa. Rimmer, who won two European Cup winners medals, has been described by the Birmingham Mail as "perhaps the greatest goalkeeper in Aston Villa's history". Public biographical listings identify Rimmer as an English footballer (Arsenal, Aston Villa, national team). OfficialObituary preserves this notice as a public memorial record for readers looking for confirmed basic details about Rimmer. This public record remains centered on Rimmer's work as an English footballer (Arsenal, Aston Villa, national team) and the documented milestones of that career.

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  1. 1948
    John James Rimmer was an English former footballer who played as a...

    John James Rimmer (10 February 1948 – 14 August 2026) was an English former footballer who played as a goalkeeper in the Football League for Manchester United, Swansea City, Arsenal and Aston Villa.

  2. August 14, 2026
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    Jimmy Rimmer died at age 78.

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Rimmer, who won two European Cup winners medals, has been described by the Birmingham Mail as "perhaps the greatest goalkeeper in Aston Villa's history".

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This memorial page is built from a public-source record and expanded with structured life details, dates, and tribute tools on OfficialObituary.com. Source retrieved August 14, 2026.

  • Wikipedia · Jimmy RimmerAug 14, 2026
Wikipedia · Jimmy Rimmer

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