Everton have confirmed that their chairman Invoice Kenwright died on Monday night time on the age of 78.
Kenwright had suffered from well being points for a while and lately had surgical procedure to take away a cancerous tumour from his liver. A press release from the Merseyside membership launched after the process stated it had been profitable, although problems had led to a interval in intensive care.
The replace issued by Everton stated that the 78-year-old had left hospital and returned house for what was anticipated to be an extended however full restoration.
Immediately, Everton confirmed that their chairman had handed away after serving the membership for a few years.
Everton Soccer Membership is in mourning following the dying of Chairman Invoice Kenwright CBE, who handed away peacefully final night time aged 78, surrounded by his household and family members.
— Everton (@Everton) October 24, 2023
Kenwright was a lifelong Everton supporter and located success throughout the arts world, earlier than becoming a member of the board of administrators at Goodison Park in 1989.
He rose to turn into the membership’s deputy chairman, bought a majority share in Everton in 1999 and was appointed chairman in 2004, a task that he has held since.
The 78-year-old beloved his soccer group and even when unwell, he upheld his tasks on the Merseyside membership. Everton followers owe their chairman so much for his work all through the years and they’re going to definitely give him the send-off he deserves over the approaching days.
