Inquest reveals Sir Bobby Charlton's unfortunate demise following a fall

Sir Bobby Charlton, the football legend who played for England and Manchester United, died at the age of 86 in October. An inquest into his death revealed that he died after an accidental fall at The Willows nursing home in Knutsford, where he was receiving care for dementia. The fall caused him to strike a window sill and possibly a radiator. Although staff initially noted no visible injuries and his mobility seemed unaffected, they later noticed swelling on his back. Paramedics were called, and he was taken to a local hospital before being transferred to Macclesfield General Hospital. Doctors discovered that he had fractured his ribs and was at risk of developing pneumonia. Due to his extensive medical history and previous contraction of Covid-19, doctors decided to put him on end-of-life care. He passed away five days later. The coroner determined that his cause of death was trauma in the lungs, a fall, and dementia. Sir Bobby Charlton was revered as one of England's greatest players, having played a key role in the country's victory in the 1966 World Cup. He had a successful career with Manchester United, winning multiple league titles, a European Cup, and an FA Cup. Following his death, fans have paid their respects at Old Trafford, leaving tributes at the Trinity statue where he is immortalized alongside George Best and Denis Law. A full memorial service is planned for later this month.