Bill Shankly [SEP] cause of death
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Death and legacy.
On the morning of 26 September 1981, Bill Shankly was admitted to Broadgreen Hospital following a heart attack. His condition appeared to be stable and there was no suggestion that his life was in danger. On the following Monday morning, his condition suddenly deteriorated and was transferred into intensive care. At 00:30 on 29 September, he suffered another cardiac arrest and was certified dead, aged 68, at 01:20. He was cremated at the Anfield Crematorium on 2 October and his ashes
and times of Bill Shankly
- Bill Shankly: Life, Death and Football – article in "The Guardian"
- The Bill Shankly Hotel – Website of the hotel dedicated to the life and career of Bill Shankly