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Sir Bobby Charlton, one of England's football legends and a key figure in the country's 1966 World Cup victory, has passed away at the age of 86. Charlton earned 106 caps for England and scored 49 international goals, becoming an iconic figure in English football history. His achievements with Manchester United included winning three league titles, a European Cup, and an FA Cup during his 17-year career.
In recent years, Charlton had been diagnosed with dementia. His family announced that he passed away surrounded by loved ones. Tributes poured in from the football world, honoring his contributions and character. Charlton's death leaves Geoff Hurst as the sole surviving member of England's 1966 World Cup-winning team. A survivor of the 1958 Munich air crash, Charlton went on to become a pivotal figure for Manchester United. In his honor, the club renamed Old Trafford's South Stand as the Sir Bobby Charlton Stand in 2016. His legacy endures through the Sir Bobby Charlton Foundation, which promotes charitable work.
