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Former Chelsea captain Ray Wilkins dies aged 61
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FORMER Chelsea captain Ray Wilkins died in hospital today following a cardiac arrest. He was 61.
Wilkins, who won 84 England caps, had been treated in St George’s Hospital in Tooting, south-west London since Friday.
A statement from Chelsea read: “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.”
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