Ray Wilkins: Former England captain dies aged 61
Former England and Chelsea midfielder Ray Wilkins has died in hospital at the age of 61.
Wilkins, who also played for Manchester United, AC Milan, Rangers and QPR, was being treated at St George's Hospital in London following cardiac arrest.
His family thanked "Ray's friends, colleagues and members of the public" for the many messages of goodwill.
Chelsea said they were "devastated to learn of the passing of our former player, captain and assistant coach".
The club added: "Rest in peace, Ray, you will be dreadfully missed."
Wilkins' family said: "It is with great sadness we announce that Raymond Colin Wilkins passed away this morning.
"Ray leaves behind his loving wife, Jackie, daughter Jade, son Ross, and his beautiful grandchildren, Oliver, Frankie, Ava, Freddie, Jake and Archie.
"We are asking for privacy at this very difficult time."
http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/43644529
Wilkins, who also played for Manchester United, AC Milan, Rangers and QPR, was being treated at St George's Hospital in London following cardiac arrest.
His family thanked "Ray's friends, colleagues and members of the public" for the many messages of goodwill.
Chelsea said they were "devastated to learn of the passing of our former player, captain and assistant coach".
The club added: "Rest in peace, Ray, you will be dreadfully missed."
Wilkins' family said: "It is with great sadness we announce that Raymond Colin Wilkins passed away this morning.
"Ray leaves behind his loving wife, Jackie, daughter Jade, son Ross, and his beautiful grandchildren, Oliver, Frankie, Ava, Freddie, Jake and Archie.
"We are asking for privacy at this very difficult time."
http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/43644529
Comments
I am saddened to hear this.
I always thought he was a great player, regardless who he played for.
Thoughts with his family , friends and loved ones ;poppy
Some nice stuff from Joe Cole
It's from a call to Talksport posted on Facebook...
Amazing story and a real measure of a Human being, msg to us all take time to be kind...
I had popped in to post the very same thing.
Oh, here, it was on the BBC