Holmes passed away after a battle with cancer.

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Holmes joined the Toffees in 1993 from Birmingham City and played 28 times for the club.

He left Goodison Park in 1996 as he joined West Brom.

Tributes have poured in for the former footballer on social media.

One fan posted: “RIP Paul. Deepest sympathy to your family and friends.”

A second wrote: “Very sad news, RIP Paul.”

A third commented: “Very sad to hear this news. Paul was a fine player.”

A fourth said: “Terrible news RIP Paul.”

Another added: “Awful news, thoughts go out to his family.”

More to follow…

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