By Former England Footballer and World Cup Winner, Jack Charlton, has died aged 85.
Jack Charlton, the legendary former Leeds and England footballer, was sadly diagnosed with lymphoma last year and it had been reported that he was also battling dementia.
His family have released a statement noting that Charlton passed away on Friday 19 July. The family of Charlton say that he died peacefully, with his family by his side.
“Jack died peacefully on Friday 10 July at the age of 85. He was at home in Northumberland, with his family by his side. As well as a friend to many, he was a much-adored husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather. We cannot express how proud we are of the extraordinary life he led and the pleasure he brought to so many people in different countries and from all walks of life. He was a thoroughly honest, kind, funny and genuine man who always had time for people. His loss will leave a huge hole in all our lives, but we are thankful for a lifetime of happy memories.”
Charlton was a member of the legendary Leeds team that won the 1969 league title and the 1972 FA Cup.
Although not making his debut until just before his thirtieth birthday, Charlton and his brother Bobby played in the 1966 World Cup Final against West Germany at Wembley Stadium, bringing home a 4-2 victory for England.
The England Football Team have tweeted, “A legend of the game, rest in peace Jack,” accompanied by an image of Wembley Football Stadium with Jack Charlton’s name in lights.
A legend of the game.
Rest in peace, Jack. pic.twitter.com/jZk454D05c
— Wembley Stadium (@wembleystadium) July 11, 2020
In 1985, Charlton also went on to become the first non-Irish manager of the Republic of Ireland.
FA Ireland have said, “The FAI is deeply saddened to learn of the death of Jack Charlton, the manager who changed Irish football forever. Our thoughts are with Pat and the family at this sad time.”
The FAI is deeply saddened to learn of the death of Jack Charlton, the manager who changed Irish football forever.
Our thoughts are with Pat and the family at this sad time.#RIP pic.twitter.com/PonuRtW9fu
— FAIreland ⚽️🇮🇪 (@FAIreland) July 11, 2020
Other tributes have been pouring out for Charlton online, with many sharing their favourite images or memories of Charlton.
Jack Charlton RIP. Last time I photographed him was for The Irish Times at Lansdowne Road in 2015. Years earlier flew back from Italy with him and the team at Italia ‘90. In those days photographers and players shared planes and hotels #jackiesarmy #jackcharlton #Italia90 pic.twitter.com/hEO0ZiFqN2
— Eric Luke (@EricLuke2) July 11, 2020
RIP Big Jack Charlton
Another legend has left us
Absolutely gutted!#lufc pic.twitter.com/MpFhOlRdaK— LEEDS UTD MEMORIES (@LUFCHistory) July 11, 2020
When Jack Charlton was Newcastle manager in 1984-85 he lent his car to striking miners so they could maintain a flying picket – when later questioned about it, he said “It was the least I could do for my people” – Big Jack, working class hero, RIP pic.twitter.com/9BMT8wnDrI
— Paul O'Connell (@pmpoc) July 11, 2020
Image – Jack Charlton, 1970.
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