Bobby Charlton, the 1966 World Cup champion with England and 1968 Champions Cup winner with Manchester United, died at 87th year of life. This was announced by MU on its official website:
Manchester United are in mourning following the passing of Sir Bobby Charlton, one of the greatest and most beloved players in the history of our club.
Charlton was diagnosed with dementia - a syndrome of brain damage characterized by irreversible changes in cognitive functions such as memory, thinking and speech - in 2020.
In 17 years with Manchester United, Charlton played 758 matches as an attacking midfielder and scored 249 goals. He won three titles with the team in the championship of England and the Cup of the country, as well as the European Cup. In 1966, Charlton won the Ballon d'Or.
After the end of his playing career Charlton took the post of MU director, where he stayed for 39 years.
Former Manchester United player Andrei Kanchelskis said that Charlton was a very nice person and he has many fond memories of him.
