Craig Shakespeare death: Former Leicester manager dies aged 60

Sign up to Miguel Delaney’s Reading the Game newsletter sent straight to your inbox for free Sign up to Miguel’s Delaney’s free weekly newsletter Sign up to Miguel’s Delaney’s free weekly newsletter SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Craig Shakespeare, the former Leicester City manager, has died at the age of 60. “It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Craig Shakespeare, ‘SHAKEY’,” his family said in a statement via the League Managers’ Association. “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.” open image in gallery Shakespeare assisted Dean Smith at Aston Villa Leicester chief executive Susan Whelan said: “Everyone at the club sends their strength and support to Craig, his wife Karen and their children Elle and Jed.” LMA chairman Martin O’Neill paid tribute to Shakespeare’s achievements. “The role he played in the success of his teams should be celebrated, especially at Leicester City, who rightfully see Craig as a club stalwart who played a significant part of that unbelievable Premier League winning season and many other wonderful times throughout his three spells at the club.