The English professional footballer who played as an attacking midfielder, central midfielder, and left winger Sir Robert Charlton is dead. He was widely considered one of the greatest players of all time, he was a member of the England team that won the 1966 FIFA World Cup, the year he also won the Ballon d’Or.
Bobby Charlton was born in Ashington, Northumberland, he made his debut for the Manchester United first-team in 1956, aged 18, and soon gained a regular place in the team, during which time he became a Football League First Division champion in 1957 then survived the Munich air disaster of February 1958 after being rescued by teammate Harry Gregg; Charlton was the last survivor of the crash from the club.
Where will Bobby Charlton be buried?
Bobby Charlton’s burier ground is yet to be confirmed by his family. However, a statement from Charlton’s family confirmed that he had died on the morning of October 21, 2023, at the age of 86, and the cause of death was given as complications from dementia.
Source: Ghanafuo.com
