Bobby Charlton is dead, England in mourning

Bobby Charlton è dead

The world of soccer è mourned the death of Bobby Charlton, England and Manchester United legend, at the age of 86 after a long struggle with dementia.

Sir Bobby, with his 758 appearances with the Red Devils and 106 national team appearances, left an indelible mark on the world sports scene. This morning è passed away surrounded by his family, leaving behind his wife Norma, daughters Suzanne and Andrea and grandchildren.

With the passing of Bobby Charlton, only Geoff Hurst, scorer of the famous hat trick in the historic 1966 final, remains, the only living member of the world champion team.

Born in Ashington on Oct. 11, 1937, Bobby Charlton was instrumental in winning the World Cup in 1966 and was a lifelong fixture for generations of soccer fans around the world. His diagnosis of dementia in November 2020, only four months after the death of his older brother Jack, another 1966 hero, had already shocked the entire sports community.

The news of the passing è was announced by the family through an official statement: "With deep sadness, we announce that Sir Bobby è passed away peacefully on Saturday morning, surrounded by his loved ones – è it was reported. The family would like to thank all those who participated in his care and those who loved and supported him. We request respect for the family’s privacy at this difficult time".