Former England manager Taylor dead at 72
Former England manager Graham Taylor has died of a suspected heart attack at the age of 72, his family announced on Thursday.
(FILES) This file photo taken on April 24, 2016 shows Former England and Watford manager Graham Taylor attending the FA Cup semi-final football match between Crystal Palace and Watford at Wembley Stadium in London on April 24, 2016. Former England manager Graham Taylor has died of a suspected heart attack at the age of 72, his family announced on January 12, 2017. Taylor made his name as the mastermind behind Watford’s rise to the English top-flight in the 1980s and also enjoyed a successful spell as Aston Villa boss before spending three years as England manager. / AFP PHOTO / ADRIAN DENNIS / NOT FOR MARKETING OR ADVERTISING USE / RESTRICTED TO EDITORIAL USE
Taylor made his name as the mastermind behind Watford’s rise to the English top-flight in the 1980s and also enjoyed a successful spell as Aston Villa boss before spending three years as England manager.
“With the greatest sadness, we have to announce that Graham passed away at his home early this morning of a suspected heart attack,” a statement from the Taylor family read.
“The family are devastated by this sudden and totally unexpected loss.”
