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Sir Bobby Charlton's cause of death revealed after class of '66 football legend died aged 86

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Sir Bobby Charlton died after suffering broken ribs during a fall at a care home, an inquest has heard.

The Manchester United legend, 86, lost his balance as he stood up from his chair and struck a window sill and 'possibly a radiator', Cheshire Coroners Court heard.

Staff performed a full-body check at the time and noted no visible injuries, and recorded the World Cup winner's mobility seemed unaffected.

But they later noticed swelling on his back and paramedics were called to The Willows in Knutsford Cheshire, where he'd been receiving respite care since July.