A family statement read: "Jack died peacefully on Friday, July 10 at the age of 85. Charlton's granddaughter, journalist Emma Wilkinson, tweeted: "Beyond sad to have to say goodbye to my beloved Grandad, Jack Charlton. Leeds United tweeted that the club was "deeply saddened to learn club legend Jack Charlton passed away last night at the age of 85". The English Football League tweeted: "We are saddened to learn of the passing of @LUFC and @England legend Jack Charlton at the age of 85. "Charlton made a club-record 773 appearances for Leeds United as a player and was a World Cup winner with his country.

Source: Irish Independent July 11, 2020 08:03 UTC