Sir Bobby Charlton has died aged 86, his family announced yesterday.
Sir Bobby Charlton died aged 86 earlier this month Football legend Sir Bobby Charlton died after suffering broken ribs during a fall at a care home, an inquest has heard. Manchester United news, exclusives and analysisSign upPrivacy PolicyThis site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply. The Manchester United icon, 86, lost his balance as he stood up from his chair and struck a window sill and ‘possibly a radiator’, Cheshire Coroners Court heard.
To view this video please enable JavaScript, and consider upgrading to a web browser that supports HTML5 video Tamara Simmons, manager at the care home, said Sir Bobby ‘needed support with all aspects of daily living.’ The inquest heard his bed was as close to the ground as possible, with crash mats and motion sensors in place due to his restlessness making him likely to roll out of bed. Coroner Devonish ruled that Sir Bobby’s death was accidental.
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