Ray Wilkins, Former England Captain Dies At 61

Ray Wilkins, former England captain dies at the age of 61.

Wilkins demise was confirmed by his former football club Chelsea on social media.

“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,” a club statement reads.

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

According to reports, Wilkins, who also played for Manchester United, AC Milan, Rangers and QPR, suffered a cardiac arrest on Saturday and was admitted to St George’s Hospital, where he was put in an induced coma, where he finally died.

Wilkins’ family said: “It is with great sadness we announce that Raymond Colin Wilkins passed away this morning.

“Ray leaves behind his loving wife, Jackie, daughter Jade, son Ross, and his beautiful grandchildren, Oliver, Frankie, Ava, Freddie, Jake and Archie.

“We are asking for privacy at this very difficult time.”

Wilkins captained England’s national soccer team, having made 84 appearances for the Three Lions.

As a player, he won the FA Cup with Manchester United in 1983 and the Scottish league title with Rangers in 1989.

He was also Chelsea assistant coach from 1998-2000 and then 2008 until 2010, under managers Guus Hiddink and Carlo Ancelotti.