No, George Cohen is not alive but dead. He passed away on December 23, 2022, at the age of 83.
Cohen’s death was announced by his former club Fulham on Friday, December 23 on Twitter.
“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 wrote.
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.
In March 1969, Cohen retired from playing after sustaining 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.
George Cohen is survived by his wife Daphne and sons, Anthony and Andrew.