Heartbreaking documentary footage captures 1966 World Cup hero Jack Charlton’s final weeks

A new documentary shows World Cup winner Jack Charlton in the final few months of his life – and offers a heartbreaking glimpse into his battle with dementia. Documentary Finding Jack Charlton shows the former Leeds United defender and Republic of Ireland manager at his Northumberland home. In one tragic scene, his wife Pat says: ‘They … Read more

Hundreds of people line the streets of Jack Charlton’s home town

Hundreds of people lined the streets of a Northumberland town today to pay their respects to World Cup winning hero Jack Charlton after the footballer died 11 days ago aged 85. The funeral cortege will leave his home and slowly pass through Ashington where he and his brother Sir Bobby spent countless hours in back … Read more

Jack Charlton’s brother calls for 1966 World Cup winner to receive posthumous knighthood

Jack Charlton’s brother has called for the 1966 World Cup winner to receive a posthumous knighthood. Tommy said it would be a ‘fitting tribute’ to the England legend, who died peacefully on Friday aged 85 after battling dementia and lymphoma. His appeal was echoed by celebrities and politicians, with former Liverpool star Ray Houghton branding … Read more