Everton chairman Bill Kenwright has died at the age of 78 following a battle with cancer
The Everton chairman Bill Kenwright, who passed away at the age of 78, was honored by Nottingham Forest.
After initially joining the board at Goodison Park in 1989, Kenwright succeeded Sir phillip Carter as chairman in 2004. In August, a malignant tumor was removed from his liver. “Everton Football Club is in mourning following the death of Chairman Bill Kenwright CBE, who passed away peacefully last night at the age of 78, surrounded by his family and loved ones,” a statement posted on the team’s website said.
“The club has suffered the loss of a chairman, a leader, a friend, and an inspiration.” Everton’s thoughts and prayers are with his companion Jenny Seagrove, his daughter Lucy Kenwright, grandchildren, and everyone who knew and loved him.”
Farhad Moshiri, the owner of Everton, paid homage to his “great friend,” characterizing Kenwright as “a special soul, a man successful in so many different walks of life.” “There can be no mistaking that Bill loved Everton football club,” Moshiri stated in an email. “He spoke with an infectious excitement for every part of Everton, from yesteryear’s legends to his unwavering support for everyone who wears the blue shirt and represents the club…
“Bill loved Goodison Park, a stadium that held so many special memories but he also shared in an incredible vision for our new stadium and when the club moves in I don’t think anyone would have been prouder. The new Everton Stadium at Bramley-Moore Dock will provide an iconic new home for the club on the banks of the Royal Blue Mersey and will stand as a lasting legacy to his memory.”
Forest paid their own tribute on social media, posting: “The thoughts of everyone at Nottingham Forest are with everyone at Everton and the family and friends of Bill during this difficult time.”
Everton announced earlier this month that the surgery had been “completely successful”, but complications meant Kenwright needed a lengthy stay in an intensive care unit before continuing his recovery at home.
