Former Leicester City Manager, Shakespeare Reportedly Dead
Tributes have been paid to the former Leicester manager Craig Shakespeare, who has died at the age of 60
Joy Kalu 
Former Leicester City manager, Craig Shakespeare is dead.
Shakespeare died at the age of 60, his family has announced on Thursday, August 1, 2024.
A statement released on behalf of his family via the League Managers’ Association said: “While the family are immensely proud of his footballing achievements as both a player and a coach, to us, his family, he will always primarily be a loving and loved husband, father, son, brother and uncle.
"The family would like to thank and acknowledge the many prayers and good wishes sent during the past few difficult months, many of which we were unable to respond to but all meant a lot to Craig and the family.”
Shakespeare also worked for West Brom, Watford, Hull, Everton, Watford, Aston Villa and Norwich City.
A fellow ex-Leicester manager who has worked with Shakespeare repeatedly, Nigel Pearson, said: “It's difficult to put into words how I and indeed everyone who came across or worked with Craig will feel on hearing such devastating news.
“He is without hesitation one of the most wonderfully talented, emotionally understanding, calm, balanced and outrageously funny people I've had the privilege of calling my friend. Safe journey to the next destination my wonderful friend. You are loved and admired by us all, and every time we think of you, a smile, smirk, chuckle or memorable occasion will come to us. We truly are the lucky ones for having known Shakey.”
