Monday, March 31 marks the 13th anniversary of David Rocastle's tragic death.
'Rocky' was just 33 when he lost his battle with non-Hodgkin's lymphoma, a form of cancer, on the morning of a north London derby against Tottenham.
Scroll down this page for a picture gallery that celebrates a true Arsenal legend.
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