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SIR Bobby Charlton has been diagnosed with dementia.
The Telegraph said that the 83-year-old’s wife, Lady Norma, was happy for the Manchester United and England great’s condition to be reported.
The newspaper said Lady Norma had given the breaking of the news her “blessing”, with the announcement coming two days after his club and country teammate Nobby Stiles died after his own battle with the illness.
In July, Sir Bobby’s brother Jack also died, having also previously been diagnosed with dementia.
A 1966 World Cup winner, he held England’s goalscoring record of 49 for close to 50 years until it was broken by Wayne Rooney. The same man would take his Manchester United record when he passed the 249 goals he scored for his beloved Red Devils.
Sir Bobby’s 249 Manchester United goals came across 758 games for the club, with his England goals coming in 106 appearances. Nearly all were from midfield.
A statement from the club read: “Everyone at Manchester United is saddened that this terrible disease has afflicted Sir Bobby Charlton and we continue to offer our love and support to Sir Bobby and his family.” The Football Association also tweeted its best wishes.
