- A Footballing Legend’s Passing
- Tragic Accident at Care Home
- Global Outpouring of Condolences
Sir Bobby Charlton, one of England’s all-time finest footballers, represented his country 106 times and scored 49 goals. His passing occurred on October 21.
Tragic Accident at Care Home
An inquest heard that Sir Bobby Charlton died from an accidental fall in a nursing facility.
The 86-year-old legend of Manchester United and England World Cup champion passed away on October 21.
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On October 16, while standing and falling against a windowsill at The Willows care home in Mobberley, Cheshire, Sir Bobby sustained thoracic fractures, according to information presented to the Warrington Coroner’s Court on Wednesday.
Five days later, he passed away at the Macclesfield District General Hospital subsequent to undergoing “end-of-life care.”
The demise was attributed to “traumatic hemopneumothorax, Alzheimer’s dementia, and a fall.”
Coroner Jacqueline Devonish determined his demise as accidental, according to an inquest transcript obtained by the PA news agency.
The news of his passing prompted a global outpouring of condolences from footballers, supporters, and institutions.
Sir Bobby’s teammate on the 1966 World Cup-winning England squad, Sir Geoff Hurst, described him as “an extraordinary friend and colleague” who will be “deeply missed.”
A Legacy of Football Greatness
Sir Bobby attained legendary status at Manchester United, where he made 758 appearances and scored 249 goals, in addition to his 49 goals for his country.
Charlton received a diagnosis of dementia in November 2020, the same condition that claimed the life of his brother Jack, Nobby Stiles, another World Cup champion, and who passed away in 2020 at the age of 85.
