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Jimmy Greaves Suffers Severe Stroke: Updates on England and Tottenham Legend

Former England and Tottenham striker Jimmy Greaves has suffered a severe stroke and been admitted to intensive care.

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Greaves Family Releases Statement

Monday, May 4

A statement from the 75-year-old Greaves' family confirmed that the former Chelsea forward had been taken ill on Sunday and admitted to hospital, per BBC Sport.

The Press Association provided the family's statement in full, which revealed Greaves had recovered from a minor stroke in 2012, via The Guardian:

His wife, Irene, and four children have asked for privacy during what is a worrying time for the family.