Well he always told us he was just bloody knackered.”They added: "We’ve been overwhelmed with kind messages from Ireland – one that really stuck out said Grandad ‘did the near-impossible and transcended politics – some called him the English Irishman, but why reference the divides and mountains he so affably rose above? "Jack came out in the newspapers saying things about my wife that were absolutely disgraceful. "As well as a friend to many, he was a much-adored husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather. Was it the gravity of the achievement?“Was it relief that the hopes of a nation had been realised? order back issues and use the historic Daily Express
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“Some fans have expressed anger at the fake report saying it was reckless, distressing and hurtful to fans of the much loved footballer. "My wife is a very strong character and does not suffer fools gladly. Rumors of the footballer’s alleged demise gained traction on Wednesday after a ‘Hundreds of fans immediately started writing their messages of condolence on the Facebook page, expressing their sadness that the talented 82-year-old footballer was dead. "In fact he found fame endearingly novel and he would have been really chuffed with all the nice things people have been saying about him in the past week or so.“He was rightly proud of all his footballing achievements and they helped shape the person he was, but they are just parts of a life full of love, generosity, and a lot of laughs. Sir Bobby Charlton was unable to attend brother Jack Charlton's funeral but paid a touching tribute to his fellow England legend. newspaper archive.Jack Charlton dead: England World Cup winner dies aged 85Piers Morgan pays tribute to Jack Charlton following his death at 85Jack Charlton funeral: Sir Bobby Charlton's tribute to brother as he is too ill to attend Jack Charlton funeral: Sir Bobby Charlton's tribute to brother as he is too ill to attend Jack Charlton funeral: Sir Bobby Charlton's tribute to brother as he is too ill to attend There is so much to be hopeful about, says Bobby CharltonDan Walker: BBC presenter pays tribute after Jack Charlton's deathBoris Johnson hopes for football fans to be back in stadia by OctoberJack Charlton funeral: Sir Bobby Charlton's tribute to brother as he is too ill to attend Sir Bobby Charlton paid tribute to his brother Jack Charlton with a floral wreath with the England legend unable to attend the fellow Three Lions icon's funeral on Tuesday morning.Thousands lined the streets to pay their respects in Ashington, Northumberland, clapping and cheering as the funeral cortege passed after Jack passed away on July 10 at the age of 85.Banners and flags were also raised for the former Republic of Ireland boss, who was a member of England's iconic 1966 World Cup-winning team.While others bowed in silent tribute or threw flowers towards the coffin as Jack's other two younger brothers, Tommy and Gordon, walked alongside the vehicles.Former defender 'Wor Jack' spent his entire club career with Leeds United, making 762 appearances across 21 years for the Whites and being recognised as one of the club's best ever players.People wore England, Republic of Ireland and Leeds colours as they all commemorated the life to a man his grandchildren called "a proud Englishman, a proud northerner and a proud honorary Irishman”.The coffin was draped with England, Ireland, Leeds and Newcastle scarves, with Jack having managed the Magpies in a managerial career that spanned 23 years.But brother Sir Bobby, 82, who spent the bulk of his playing career at Manchester United and later managed Preston, was too ill to attend Jack's funeral at Newcastle Crematorium and paid tribute with flowers lay by the side of his coffin.The message read: "Rest in Peace Jack. "The family also said: "It’s clear that the many fleeting moments of kindness he showed to strangers had a lasting impact, and we’re extremely proud to be able to say that the man everyone met is the man we knew.“A man who struck the balance so perfectly between football icon, fan favourite and loving family man. Jack Charlton dead: England World Cup winner passes away aged 85; The pair were said to have vastly different personalities and enjoyed different careers on the pitch. Do not reproduce (even with permission).Bobby Charlton is the latest celeb to fall victim to a death hoax I am not suggesting my mother was a fool. Jack was said to be outgoing and confident while Bobby the total opposite. "Jack died peacefully on Friday 10 July at the age of 85.