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BBC · Aug 1, 2024

Ex-Leicester boss Shakespeare dies aged 60

Image caption, Craig Shakespeare had a spell as Leicester City manager in 2017, having worked as an assistant boss for several clubs including the FoxesFormer Leicester City manager Craig Shakespeare has died at the age of 60, his family has announced.

Shakespeare was undergoing treatment for cancer back in October 2023.

He also worked for West Brom, Hull, Everton, Watford, Aston Villa and Norwich and had a spell as England assistant boss in 2016.

A statement released on behalf of his family via the League Managers' Association said Shakespeare "passed away peacefully at home surrounded by his family".

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