Sir Bobby Charlton, Manchester United legend, died following an ‘accidental’ fall in a care home, according to an inquest.
On October 21, the Manchester United icon and England World Cup winner died at the age of 86.
Sir Bobby suffered rib fractures after he got up and fell against a window sill at The Willows care home in Mobberley, Cheshire, on October 16, according to evidence presented before Warrington Coroner’s Court on Wednesday.
He died five days later in Macclesfield District General Hospital.
According to an inquest record obtained by the PA news agency, coroner Jacqueline Devonish concluded his death was accidental.
Sir Bobby Charlton, Manchester United legend, died following an ‘accidental’ fall in a care home, according to an inquest.
His passing prompted an outpouring of tributes from footballers, fans, and clubs all across the world.
Sir Geoff Hurst, who played alongside Sir Bobby in England’s World Cup-winning team in 1966, described him as “a great colleague and friend” who will be “sorely missed.”
Sir Bobby acquired legendary status at Manchester United, where he made 758 appearances and scored 249 goals, in addition to scoring 49 goals for his country.
Charlton was diagnosed with dementia in November 2020, the same condition that killed his brother Jack, 85, in 2020, and another World Cup champion, Nobby Stiles.
Sir Bobby, who made 758 appearances for United and won the European Cup in 1968 as well as the World Cup with England in 1966, died at Macclesfield General Hospital, according to the hearing.
The footballing icon – one of the best ever to have played the game – died at the age of 86 on October 21, prompting tributes from the sporting world across the globe.
