The 1964 Ballon d'Or winner was a giant of the game and his passing sparked a huge outpouring of emotion, and pride, in respect of what he achieved in his glittering career, and beyond.
Of course, Denis is still revered at Old Trafford.
In addition to his place alongside Sir Bobby Charlton and George Best in the Trinity Statue, in front of the East Stand, he has his own one, in pride of place, within the Stretford End.
He was 'The King' and the song, belted out to the tune of 'Lily the Pink' by The Scaffold, accompanied his goalscoring exploits in the red shirt.