Ugochukwu Ehiogu, a Nigerian-born defender, has passed away after suffering a cardiac arrest.
Ehiogu who was an ex-England international collapsed at the training ground of Tottenham Hotspur on Thursday.
On March 29, Ehiogu had tweeted that he gave a homeless girl £10 without her asking.
As the football world and fans mourn his death, the tweet has served as a source of inspiration to many.
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Gave a homeless girl £10 last night in Dalston.She didn't ask or beg.Random impulsive act from me. Not gona lie. Felt good. #dosomethingkind
— Ugo Ehiogu (@UgoEhiogu) March 29, 2017
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Ehiogu’s last original tweet has been trending since his passing.
Please let's all #DoSomethingKind in memory of a good man. Let's get it trending. Retweet his tweet.
— Jeanna Louise Skinner is UPDATES ONLY (@JeannaLStars) April 21, 2017
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RIP and nice of you. Sometimes kind acts shouldn't be hidden, for they inspire others. #dosomethingkind
— Florence Naluyimba BLONDEL (@Floramujaasi) April 21, 2017
@UgoEhiogu passed a busker at kings cross who was so bad i took a quid out of his hat
Advertisement— Bob davies (@gourmetgooner) March 30, 2017
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@UgoEhiogu RIP Ugo. Just donated £20 in your honour to marathon runner for Anthony Nolan cancer charity #dosomethingkind — Deano @ DV8 Create (@DeanoDV8Create) April 21, 2017
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@UgoEhiogu @Snagsy1980 there’s a guy that sits outside my work, I always buy him a coffee and a hot roll, he never asks for anything either
— Lornie (@kitbis) March 29, 2017
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@UgoEhiogu In memory of a great man and a great footballer I just bought a hot lunch for 5 homeless people in my town centre. #dosomethingkind — John James (@insidetheporn) April 21, 2017
@UgoEhiogu I did that this morning £5 but did feel good ! #ugoehiogu #dosomethingkind
— David (@beaglelufc) April 21, 2017
@UgoEhiogu @karlhphoto I’ve done the exact same thing recently & trust I haven’t got it 2 give..just hope they spent it on the right thing that’s all ???? — Roseanne Gough (@CelticRose8) April 21, 2017
So sad to hear that Ugo Ehiogu has died #RIP #ASTONVILLALEGEND His last tweet should be upheld by everyone in his honour #dosomethingkind https://t.co/zXFBXbSDkA
— Michelle Ivins (@Michelle12340) April 21, 2017
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