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Hundreds of tributes have been paid to the "beloved" founder of Regent Gymnastics Club, who passed away earlier this week after a short illness.
Arthur Falle, who was known affectionately as 'Mr Gymnastics', established Regent Gymnastics Club in 1981.
Throughout his decades as a coach, he taught thousands of of aspiring Jersey gymnasts.
Pictured: Arthur Falle was described as a "legend" of local gymnastics who inspired generations of young athletes.
Mr Falle also passed his love for the sport down to his daughters Julia Falle and Mel Le Boutiller who coach at Regent Gymnastics Club and set up Little Monkeys Gymnastics.
In a post on social media, the gym club wrote: "It is with heavy hearts that we share the extremely sad news that our beloved Mr Falle, founder of Regent Gymnastics, passed away yesterday after a short illness.
"His family were by his side.
"Arthur (AKA Mr Falle, Mr Gymnastics, Dad, Grandad and Great Grandad) was known and loved by many and whilst we share our grief with everyone that knew him, we also share cherished memories of his amazing life."
The post continued: "To paraphrase a tribute paid to a once famous person, 'If you want to see his legacy, look around.'
"In Mr Falle’s case, Regent Gymnastics Club at Fort Regent.
"So take great comfort and pride during these sad times from the knowledge that Mr Falle lived long enough to see the wonderful Olympic gymnastics equipment his dream helped to create."
Many islanders paid their own tributes to Mr Falle in the comments.
Lisa Luce wrote: "He was an inspiration for the sport on the island and had such a great presence and motivation for us all both as athletes and coaches."
Shell Doofer said: "Mr Falle taught me gymnastics 40 years ago and he was a wonderful, inspiring and caring coach.
"I was so happy to have caught up with him again about 15 years ago when my daughter started gymnastics and I was also a volunteer coach.
"He has inspired generations and Jersey has lost a legend."
Laura Robson wrote: "The loss of the most amazing man.
"So grateful to have had him as such a strong figure in my life growing up at the gym club.
"He will be so missed by many, a true legend."
Hayley Carstairs commented: "It’s so lovely that he remained so active and involved right to the end. His legacy will live on.
"He was such a wonderful person and much loved by all who knew him. He will be sorely missed."
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