{"id":112984,"date":"2023-10-21T16:43:04","date_gmt":"2023-10-21T16:43:04","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.ghanamma.com\/2023\/10\/21\/england-and-man-utd-legend-sir-bobby-charlton-dies-aged-86\/"},"modified":"2023-10-21T16:43:04","modified_gmt":"2023-10-21T16:43:04","slug":"england-and-man-utd-legend-sir-bobby-charlton-dies-aged-86","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.ghanamma.com\/2023\/10\/21\/england-and-man-utd-legend-sir-bobby-charlton-dies-aged-86\/","title":{"rendered":"England and Man Utd legend Sir Bobby Charlton dies aged 86"},"content":{"rendered":"

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Sir Bobby Charlton, the Manchester United legend who was a key figure in England\u2019s 1966 World Cup victory, has died at the age of 86.<\/p>\n

Charlton won 106 caps for England and scored 49 international goals \u2013 records for his country at the time.<\/p>\n

During a 17-year first-team career with United he won three league titles, a European Cup and an FA Cup.<\/p>\n

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Sir Bobby Charlton CBE, 1937-2023.<\/p>\n

Words will never be enough.<\/p>\n

\u2014 Manchester United (@ManUtd) October 21, 2023<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<\/div>\n<\/figure>\n

Charlton\u2019s family said he \u201cpassed peacefully in the early hours of Saturday morning\u201d.<\/p>\n

In November 2020, it was announced Charlton had been diagnosed with dementia.<\/p>\n

He died surrounded by his family, who said in a statement they wished to \u201cpass on their thanks to everyone who has contributed to his care and for the many people who have loved and supported him\u201d.<\/p>\n

\u201cWe would request that the family\u2019s privacy be respected at this time,\u201d their statement added.<\/p>\n

United paid a fond tribute to Charlton, describing him as \u201cone of the greatest and most beloved players in the history of our club\u201d.<\/p>\n

\u201cSir Bobby was a hero to millions, not just in Manchester, or the United Kingdom, but wherever football is played around the world,\u201d the club said.<\/p>\n

\u201cHe was admired as much for his sportsmanship and integrity as he was for his outstanding qualities as a footballer; Sir Bobby will always be remembered as a giant of the game.<\/p>\n

\u201cHis unparalleled record of achievement, character and service will be forever etched in the history of Manchester United and English football and his legacy will live on through the life-changing work of the Sir Bobby Charlton Foundation.<\/p>\n

\u201cThe club\u2019s heartfelt sympathies are with his wife Lady Norma, his daughters and grandchildren, and all who loved him.\u201d<\/p>\n

His death leaves Sir Geoff Hurst \u2013 the striker who scored a hat-trick in England\u2019s 4-2 win over West Germany in the 1966 final \u2013 as the sole surviving member of the triumphant team.<\/p>\n

Hurst\u00a0posted on X, formerly Twitter: \u201cVery sad news today. One of the true Greats Sir Bobby Charlton has passed away. We will never forget him and nor will all of football. A great colleague and friend, he will be sorely missed by all of the country beyond sport alone. Condolences to his family and friends.\u201d<\/p>\n

Charlton\u2019s older brother Jack, who died in July 2020, and their fellow World Cup winner Nobby Stiles, who passed away in October 2020, had also both been diagnosed with dementia.<\/p>\n

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