Ray Wilkins has passed away at the age of 61 after suffering a heart attack last weekend.
Wilkins was placed in an induced coma and was taken to St. George’s Hospital in Tooting, London but tragically died on Wednesday.
The former Chelsea, Manchester United and AC Milan midfielder had become one of the most popular pundits in football and regularly contributed to Sky Sports and talkSPORT.
“Everybody associated with Chelsea Football Club is devastated to learn of the passing of our former player, captain and assistant coach, Ray Wilkins. Rest in peace, Ray, you will be dreadfully missed,” Chelsea’s official Twitter account posted.
Everybody associated with Chelsea Football Club is devastated to learn of the passing of our former player, captain and assistant coach, Ray Wilkins. Rest in peace, Ray, you will be dreadfully missed. pic.twitter.com/cSDhloOPDZ
— Chelsea FC (@ChelseaFC) April 4, 2018
Wilkins won 84 caps for England and had the honour of playing at two World Cups.
“It is with great sadness and heavy hearts that we have learnt that former England midfielder Ray Wilkins has passed away, aged 61,” the PFA said in a statement. “The thoughts and condolences of everyone at the PFA are with his family and friends.”
Tributes have been pouring in for Wilkins on social media since the awful news broke.
So very saddened by the news of the death of former England player Ray Wilkins. Got to know him during his time with @RangersFC – more lately a colleague @SkySportsNews and @talkSPORT. Will miss him. Will miss him a lot.
— Jim White (@JimWhite) April 4, 2018
The #EFL are deeply saddened to learn of Ray Wilkins' passing.
Our thoughts are with his family and friends at this difficult time. RIP.#FootballFamily pic.twitter.com/d3TkELppMj
— EFL (@EFL) April 4, 2018
Everybody associated with Aston Villa Football Club is devastated to learn of the passing of our former assistant manager, Ray Wilkins.
Rest in peace, Ray. #AVFC pic.twitter.com/fk2uzGgseR
— Aston Villa (@AVFCOfficial) April 4, 2018
There are times when I hate the world – hate the injustice of it all. Right now is one of those times. Why? Why? Ray was one of the nicest guys ever to walk the planet. I loved that guy. Thoughts with everybody in the Wilkins family. RIP my friend. 💙
— Richard Keys (@richardajkeys) April 4, 2018
RIP Ray Wilkins, 61.
England football legend & one of the nicest men in the game.
Very sad news. pic.twitter.com/cI9WwxHfUZ— Piers Morgan (@piersmorgan) April 4, 2018
Sad and chocked to hear of the passing of Ray Wilkins. A true football person with a totally underestimated contribution to our sport. One of the best I’ve seen. My thought are with his family. Rest in peace #RayWilkins @ManUtd
— Peter Schmeichel (@Pschmeichel1) April 4, 2018
