Former Leicester Metropolis supervisor Craig Shakespeare has handed away on the age of 60.
Shakespeare was receiving remedy for most cancers again in October 2023.
He took Leicester’s supervisor job in 2017 and in addition labored for West Bromwich Albion, Hull Metropolis, Watford, Aston Villa and Norwich Metropolis throughout his teaching profession.
A assertion given on behalf of his household by the League Managers Affiliation reads: “It’s with nice unhappiness that we announce the passing of Craig Shakespeare, ‘SHAKEY’.
“Craig handed away peacefully this morning at house surrounded by his household.
“While the household are immensely happy with his footballing achievements as each a participant and a coach, to us, his household, he’ll all the time primarily be a loving and cherished husband, father, son, brother and uncle.
“The loss is devastating to us all and we might ask that privateness be given at this extremely tough time as we attempt to come to phrases with, and mourn, the lack of a really particular particular person.
“The household wish to thank and acknowledge the various prayers and good needs despatched in the course of the previous few tough months, lots of which we had been unable to reply to however all meant loads to Craig and the household.”
Shakespeare performed a pivotal position in Leicester’s promotion to the Premier League below Nigel Pearson and their gorgeous title win in 2015/16 as an assistant to Claudio Ranieri.
He took over from Ranieri in February 2017 and earned the job on a full-time foundation as he steered the Foxes away from any relegation fear. He was dismissed in October later that yr.
Shakespeare was additionally a part of Sam Allardyce’s England teaching employees however left the position following the previous West Ham United supervisor’s dismissal after just one recreation.
