BREAKING: Ray Wilkins: Former England/Chelsea captain dies in London hospital
Former England and Chelsea midfielder Ray Wilkins has died in hospital at the age of 61.
Wilkins, who also played for Manchester United, AC Milan, Rangers and QPR, was being treated at St George's Hospital in London following a cardiac arrest.
A Chelsea statement said the club are "devastated to learn of the passing of our former player, captain and assistant coach".
It added: "Rest in peace, Ray, you will be dreadfully missed."
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They added: "We would also like to say thank you for the many goodwill messages we have received from Ray's friends, colleagues, and members of the public."
"Ray leaves behind his loving wife, Jackie, daughter Jade, son Ross, and his beautiful grandchildren, Oliver, Frankie, Ava, Freddie, Jake and Archie."
We all at Chelsea FC my Religion also say "RIP Ray Wilkins."
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A Chelsea statement said the club are "devastated to learn of the passing of our former player, captain and assistant coach".
It added: "Rest in peace, Ray, you will be dreadfully missed."
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Wilkins' family said they wanted to "thank St George's staff for the amazing work they have done to care for our beloved Ray".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
They added: "We would also like to say thank you for the many goodwill messages we have received from Ray's friends, colleagues, and members of the public."
"Ray leaves behind his loving wife, Jackie, daughter Jade, son Ross, and his beautiful grandchildren, Oliver, Frankie, Ava, Freddie, Jake and Archie."
We all at Chelsea FC my Religion also say "RIP Ray Wilkins."
RIP Ray, you will not be forgotten! 💪
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