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Sir Bobby Charlton diagnosed with dementia as wife reveals Man Utd and England 1966 World Cup winning hero’s battle

ENGLAND’S 1966 World Cup winning hero Sir Bobby Charlton has been diagnosed with dementia.

The shock news has been revealed by the former Manchester United star’s wife Norma.

Sir Bobby Charlton’s wife Norma has revealed the football legend is battling dementia

Sir Bobby’s brother Jack, who died aged 85 in July, had also suffered with the disease in his later life.

Lady Norma confirmed the sad news to The Telegraph, hoping that revealing the diagnosis ‘could help others’.

Just days ago Nobby Stiles, another member of England’s World Cup winning squad, died at the age of 78.

He too had suffered with dementia in his later years.

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