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England’s World Cup Hero Sir Bobby Charlton Dead at 86 Amid Battle With Dementia

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The family of Sir Bobby Charlton, who was a key figure in England’s 1966 World Cup victory, has announced he has died at age 86.

Mathew Murphy
Mathew Murphy 

Senior News Editor

FIFA Ambassador and England soccer legend Bobby Charlton holds up the FIFA World Cup trophy in 2002.
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Mathew Murphy

Mathew Murphy

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