Former Manchester United footballer Sir Bobby Charlton is dead

Former England and Manchester United midfielder, Sir Bobby Charlton has died at the age of 86.

According to his family statement;

 “It is with great sadness that we share the news that Sir Bobby passed peacefully in the early hours of Saturday morning. He was surrounded by his family.”

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The statement added: “His family would like to pass on their thanks to everyone who has contributed to his care and for the many people who have loved and supported him.

“We would request that the family’s privacy be respected at this time.”