Former England international Ray Wilkins dies aged 61 in hospital after suffering a heart attack


Wilkins was taken to St George's Hospital in Tooting, London last week after suffering a cardiac arrest and was placed in an induced coma.

He leaves behind his wife Jackie.

Wilkins, who has bravely battled poor health including ulcerative colitis over the last few years, was given the all clear after a double heart bypass operation last July.

Two years ago he checked into the Priory Hospital in Woking for a five-week rehabilitation programme after being banned from driving for four years for drink-driving.




Yet the popular former Chelsea, Manchester United and AC Milan midfielder continued to work in the media on a regular basis and was held in the highest regard by everyone in football.



RAY WILKINS FACTFILE

Born: September 14, 1956

Died: April 4, 2018

Playing career: Chelsea, Manchester United, AC Milan, Paris Saint-Germain, Rangers, QPR, Crystal Palace, Wycombe Wanderers, Hibernian, Millwall, Leyton Orient

Honours: FA Cup (1983), FA Charity Shield (1983), Scottish League Cup (1988), Scottish Premier Division (1989)

England caps: 84 (10 as captain)

International debut: v Italy in Yankee Stadium in May 1976

International goals: 3

Clubs managed: QPR, Fulham, Jordan, Chelsea (caretaker)
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