An inquest into the football legend's death has been opened, revealing more details about the end of his life
Football legend Sir Bobby Charlton's death was the result of an accident at a care home, it has been revealed. An inquest has been opened into the Manchester United hero's passing at the age of 86.
The inquest opening heard that Sir Bobby had an accidental fall at the Willows care home in Knutsford. He was declared dead at Macclesfield Hospital on Saturday, October 21. The inquest heard that Sir Bobby was taken to hospital after staff noticed swelling on his back. Tests confirmed that he had fractured his ribs in the fall and was put on end-of-life care amid fears of developing pneumonia. He sadly passed away five days later.
Charlton had previously been hospitalised for appendix removal, gout and chest infections. He also contracted coronavirus>Covid in September. He had one-to-one support from staff at his care home because he 'needed support with all aspects of daily living', the inquest heard.
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