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Former England and Chelsea footballer Ray Wilkins dies aged 61 in hospital after suffering heart attack

Former England international Ray Wilkins has died in hospital at the age of 61.

Wilkins was taken to St George's Hospital in Tooting, London last week after suffering a cardiac arrest and falling at his home.

He was placed in an induced coma and passed away five days later.

A statement issued by St George's Hospital on behalf of Wilkins' family read: 'It is with great sadness we announce that Raymond Colin Wilkins passed away this morning.

'We would like to thank St George's staff for the amazing work they have done to care for our beloved Ray.