Bobby Charlton, also known as Robert Charlton, was an English former professional footballer, born on October 11, 1937, and died on October 21, 2023.
The Manchester United legend was a key member of England’s World Cup-winning team in 1966, the same year he won the Ballon d’Or. Bobby Charlton passed away on October 21, 2023, at the age of 86. Bobby Charlton died at home, surrounded by his family, who said he “passed peacefully.”
“We regret to inform you that Sir Bobby passed away peacefully in the early hours of Saturday morning.” “He was surrounded by his family,” according to a statement from his family.
Charlton’s family would like to express their gratitude to everyone who has loved and supported him, in addition to those who assisted with his care. We would now like the family’s privacy to be respected.
It was disclosed in November 2020 that Charlton had been diagnosed with dementia, even though his cause of death was not specified in the statement.
Bobby Charlton family: wife
Norma Ball was Bobby Charlton’s wife. The couple allegedly got together at a Manchester ice skating rink in 1959. The pair fell in love and were married in 1961 after dating for two years. We don’t currently know Norma’s age, date of birth, occupation, or educational background because she chose to keep her lifestyle private.
Bobby Charlton family: children
Bobby Charlton is survived by Suzanne and Andrea, his two daughters. The renowned Manchester United and England player had two children with his late wife, Norma Ball. Though not much is known about her, Suzanne worked for the BBC as a weather forecaster.
Bobby Charlton family: parents
Robert Bob and Elizabeth Ellen Cissie Charlton are the parents of Bobby Charlton. Even though he was well-known, not much is known about his parents as of this writing.
Bobby Charlton family: siblings
Bobby Charlton was raised by his parents, Robert Charlton (father) and Elizabeth Ellen Cissie Charlton (mother). He was raised alongside two other brothers, Jack Charlton and Tom Charlton.
His older brother, Jack, was a miner before joining the police force and later playing professional football for Leeds United (he died in July 2020).
Jack was a member of England’s World Cup-winning team in 1966. From 1986 to 1996, he was the manager of the Republic of Ireland national team, which won two World Cups and one European Championship.
