North Melbourne mourns the loss of club great Laurie Dwyer, who died on Monday morning at the age of 77.

North CEO Carl Dilena said the much-admired Dwyer, a wingman in the Kangaroos' Team of the Century, would be sorely missed at Arden Street.

"Laurie was small in stature but had such a big presence," Dilena told the club website.

"His love for the club was enormous and his personality was infectious. He will be missed immensely by his North Melbourne family.

"Laurie poured his heart and soul into football and particularly North Melbourne. Our thoughts are with his family at this time."

Ben Collins for AFL.com.au