Macclesfield have announced that club manager Keith Alexander has died at the age of 53.
Alexander, who in 2003 suffered a cerebral aneurysm, had recently been absent from the club due to illness.
A statement from the club said: "It is our sad duty to report that Keith Alexander passed away today after arriving home from Macclesfield Town's game at Notts County last night.
"Keith was a splendid man. He will be sorely missed at the Moss Rose and by everyone involved in football.
"Our thoughts and sympathies are with his family at this very difficult time."