Tributes are being paid to Sir David Kirch, who spent the past two decades gifting his fortune to the island's over 70s.
The 89 year old, who gave millions of pounds in vouchers to elderly islanders to spend on food and other essentials, has died.
Sir David moved to Jersey in 1973 and is estimated he gave away around £1 million each year since 2006.
In 2012, he announced that he would be leaving his entire £100 million fortune to charity.
A year later was knighted in the Queen's Birthday Honours.
In a tribute, the Balliff said he would be remembered 'for his kindness and generosity'.
Deputy Sam Mezec is among those remembering Sir David on social media.
"Sir David is rightly held in deep affection by so many Islanders, especially pensioners, for his huge generosity towards the elderly in Jersey.
"So many pensioners would go with pride to collect the vouchers which he had donated to them all, because of how special and valued he made them feel.
"I remember him turning up to a St Helier Pensioners’ Christmas lunch event one year, just to say hello, and he was welcomed like a rock star. Well deserved, in fairness!
"Let us take inspiration from his generosity and continue his legacy by always standing up for the rights, dignity and respect that every pensioner in Jersey deserves."
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