Robert Charlton, also known as Bobby Charlton, was an English football player who was once a professional player. Rumours of his death have been going around.
The Manchester United legend, who is regarded as one of the all-time greats, played a crucial role in the English team that won the 1966 FIFA World Cup and the Ballon d’Or.
On Saturday, October 21, 2023, Bobby Charlton passed away at the age of 86. The football legend “passed peacefully,” according to a statement from his family, who were present when he passed away.
We regret to inform you that, early on Saturday morning, Sir Bobby died in peace. A statement released by his family says, “He was surrounded by his family.” His 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, despite the fact that his cause of death was not specified in the statement.
Bobby Charlton siblings: Meet Jack Charlton, Tom Charlton
The father, Robert Charlton, and mother, Elizabeth Ellen Cissie Charlton, have other children besides Bobby. He had two other brothers, Tom and Jack Charlton, when he was younger.
Before applying to the police, Jack, his older brother, was a professional football player for Leeds United and a miner. Jack passed away in July 2020.
Jack participated in the 1966 World Cup victory of the England national team. From 1986 to 1996, he also served as manager of the Republic of Ireland national team, which participated in two World Cups and one European Championship.
