Former Chelsea FC and England National Team Captain Ray Wilkins passed away at age 61. Wilkins, who played for 11 teams in his club career, including Manchester United and Paris Saint Germain, suffered a cardiac arrest last week. He was then placed into an induced coma at St George’s Hospital in Tooting.
From there, he battled for his life until Wednesday, and Chelsea announced the tragic news a couple of hours ago.
Everybody associated with Chelsea Football Club is devastated to learn of the passing of our former player, captain and assistant coach, Ray Wilkins. Rest in peace, Ray, you will be dreadfully missed. pic.twitter.com/cSDhloOPDZ
— Chelsea FC (@ChelseaFC) April 4, 2018
The Three Lions and Man United official Twitter accounts posted their homages to Wilkins, a man who accomplished numerous individual and team honors, including induction into the English football hall of fame in 2013. Ray Wilkins also managed four clubs in his career: Chelsea (caretaker), Jordan, Queens Park Rangers and Fulham.
He most recently served as an assistant coach at Aston Villa.
We’re devastated to hear the news that Ray Wilkins has passed away at the age of 61.
Wilkins made 84 appearances for the #ThreeLions, and was assistant manager of our Under-21s between 2004 and 2007.
We will miss you, Ray. pic.twitter.com/kZJWipsvTq
— England (@England) April 4, 2018
The thoughts and prayers of everyone at Manchester United are with the family, friends and colleagues of our former midfielder Ray Wilkins, following his tragic passing. pic.twitter.com/38w2MW86eg
— Manchester United (@ManUtd) April 4, 2018
There has been a tremendous outpouring of tributes to Wilkins posted on social median today, from all over the English football world. It certainly conveys just how much Wilkins will truly be missed.
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