People from the world of football and beyond have taken to social media to pay tribute to Jack Charlton, the former Leeds and England defender who won a World Cup winner’s medal in 1966, who has died aged 85.
Jack Charlton, the former Leeds and England defender who won a World Cup winner’s medal in 1966, has died of lymphoma aged 85.Charlton, diagnosed with lymphoma in the last year, had also been battling dementia.He spent his entire 21-year playing career at Leeds, making a joint club record 773 appearances, before retiring as a player in 1973 and going on to enjoy a successful and colourful career as a manager.
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Luke Conlaund RT @5liveSport: Jack Charlton, a World Cup winner with England and former Republic of Ireland boss, has died aged 85.
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Formen RT @BBCSport: "Epitome of the word legend".
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Kathryn Best RT @SkyNews: "He was a bit of a god in a way. People just loved him."
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