Manchester United legend, Sir Bobby Charlton passed away days after an accidental fall at a care home in Knutsford, an inquest has heard.
Charlton died on October 21 at the age of 86 at Macclesfield General Hospital.
Until his death, he was living at The Willows nursing home in Knutsford, which specialises in caring for patients with dementia.
During an inquest into his death at the Cheshire Coroner’s Court on Wednesday, the senior coroner for Cheshire, Jacqueline Devonish, concluded that Sir Bobby’s death was accidental.
The hearing was told that he struck a window sill and “possibly a radiator” after losing his balance when standing up from his chair.
Sir Bobby underwent a full body check after his fall, but no visible injuries were noted by staff, who also recorded that his mobility seemed to be unaffected.
Paramedics were called to the care home when they later noticed swelling in Sir Bobby’s back, and he was taken to a local hospital for assessment before being moved to Macclesfield General.
Sir Bobby, who had been receiving respite care at The Willows since June, died five days after the fall.
