England World Cup winner George Cohen died on December 23, 2022. However, the cause of death was not revealed. He was 83.
Cohen’s death was announced by his former club Fulham on Friday.
“Everyone at Fulham Football Club is deeply saddened to learn of the passing of one of our greatest ever players – and gentlemen.
“All of our thoughts are with Daphne, his beloved wife of more than 60 years, sons Anthony and Andrew, his grandchildren and extended family, as well as George’s many, many friends,” Fulham said.
Sir Geoff Hurst, who scored a hat-trick in the final victory in 1966 also confirmed on Friday, December 23 on Twitter.
“Very sad to hear my friend and England team-mate has died,” said Sir Geoff Hurst.
“Everyone, without exception, always said that George was such a lovely man. He will be sadly missed, my heartfelt thoughts are with George’s wife Daphne and his family,” Hurst added on Twitter.
Born October 22, 1939 in Kensington, London, Cohen spent his entire professional career at Fulham, playing 459 times for the Cottagers between 1957 and 1969. He won 37 caps for England.
Cohen was forced to retire at age 29 following a knee injury.
Following his retirement, Cohen coached the Fulham youth team and the England under-23 team for a time. He also briefly managed non-league Tonbridge, who he led to victory in the Kent Senior Cup in 1974-75.
He was inducted into the English Football Hall of Fame and was awarded the MBE in 2000.
The Fulham club immortalized Cohen in statue-form in 2016.