Bobby Charlton has passed away, aged 86

[Uncle Wally One Ball]

Whether you like Booby Charlton or not, he has always seemed (to me) to have the weight of the world on his shoulders, he never recovered from being in that plane where many of his team mates perished, including our own Frank Swift. Very sad news.

Good description

 

[manimanc]

At the end of the day he's a dad, grandad, brother etc to someone and they'll be going through tough times with it, snide.

Another of the 66 boys not well, it's a horrible horrible disease which you can't do nothing about, all rivalries aside as now isn't the time but I wish him well and just hope he's made to feel comfortable and loved in these next few months/years as it'll be a testing time.

 

[johnnytapia]

The Guardian pic accompanying their article dramatically shows the debilitating effects of Alzheimer's.

 

[bluemanchester]

Awful illness. Very sad news. Can't help but wonder about those Casey's that these guys were heading throughout their career. The Astle family campaign has got it right I feel.

I seem to recall a long time ago Charlton saying he avoided heading the ball because he thought there could be consequences in later life. Could be wrong though.

 

[OB1]

Horrible illness, wouldn't wish it on anyone.

Exactly.

Sympathy goes out to all concerned.

 

[BongoBlue]

Terrible disease. Didn't his brother Jack have it too? Could be wrong though. Best wishes to his family. Not going to be easy for them by any stretch.

 

[asahartford1]

He can't remember why he fell out with Jack.
I remember his goal v Uruguay like it was yesterday. Take good care of him.

 

[kinky's boots]

Just reading that he's the 5th member of the 1966 team diagnosed with dementia. There's definitely something in it.

And at least a couple died before you could reasonably expect to develop it

 

[spacecadet]

Awful news, awful illness.

 

[Crouchinho]

I never witnessed Alzheimer's until a few years ago. It was really sad and frustrating for the family member. Wouldn't wish that on anyone