Ian Wright fights back tears as Arsenal legend announces tragic death of his brother days after Kevin Campbell's death

IAN WRIGHT fought back tears as he announced the tragic death of his brother, shortly after Kevin Campbell.

Appearing on Stick to Football, presented by Sky Bet, the emotional Arsenal legend spoke about his struggles this summer.

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Wright, 60, suffered the double loss of his former Gunners teammate Campbell and his eldest brother Maurice within a matter of weeks.

When asked by Gary Neville about his tough summer, the former Match of the Day pundit said: “It was emotional losing my husband Kevin Campbell and then my brother a few weeks later.”

“It's one of those things you have to deal with – every now and then it catches you.

“As you drive, think of my brother. He's really good, a good cricket and football player. He didn't come to our house as often as you would like, but that's because he's a loner.”

With a trembling voice, he continued, “You keep trying to make contact and suddenly he's gone.”

“I'm going to see Kevin tomorrow, then my brother on the 30th. It's hard sometimes, man.”

“Now I feel like I have it pretty much under control, but at some point later it just catches up with you.”

When asked how he dealt with his double loss, he said: “It helps me to be around people – grief is a process, it's not like it ever leaves you.”

“It will happen someday, but I don't know. Even now I don't know what to say. I miss them both.”

Former Everton and Cardiff star Campbell died on June 15 at the age of 54 from multiple organ failure following a heart infection after being hospitalised for a month before his death.

Wright credited his brother with developing his determination, saying in 2007, “My brother Maurice shaped my determination. His life was all about raising me.”

“He told me I was bad at football. He said I couldn't run. I trained for his approval and that gave me the drive I needed.”