How old was Ray Wilkins, what was his cause of death, and why was former Chelsea star nicknamed ‘Butch’?
Friends are paying tribute one year on from Wilkins death after he had been placed in an induced coma after a cardiac arrest at his home
RAY WILKINS died at the age of 61 after suffering a heart attack last year.
The former Chelsea midfielder was placed in an induced coma at St. George's Hospital less than a week before.
Who was Ray Wilkins?
WILKINS made his name in the 1970s after joining Chelsea as an apprentice.
He progressed to the first team and made his debut against Norwich at the age of 17 in 1973.
Throughout his career he made many moves joining Manchester United, Rangers and Crystal Palace to name a few.
He helped the Red Devils lift the FA Cup trophy in the 1982-83 season and the FA Charity Shield.
Whilst at Rangers he also won the Scottish Premier Division and the Scottish League Cup.
He made 84 appearances for England, making his international debut in 1976 under Don Revie.
After retiring in 1997, he became a manager spending time at Fulham, Watford and Millwall as well as being assistant coach to Peter Taylor with the England under-21s.
In 2008, Wilkins was appointed as assistant first team coach to Luiz Felipe Scolari at Chelsea.
The 61-year-old also spent time with Sky Sports as a commentator and became a pundit.
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How did he die?
THE 61-year-old suffered a heart attack at his home in Cobham, Surrey last week.
He was rushed to St. George's Hospital in London on Friday, March 31 2018.
It was announced on Wednesday, April 4 2018 that he had died.
Why was he called Butch?
WILKINS was nicknamed Butch from an early age - right back when he was an apprentice at Chelsea.
The nickname was given as tongue-in-cheek and was aimed at his not-so butch dress sense.
Many felt that his style was the opposite of his arrogant and aggressive playing style.