The Football Association of Wales has just confirmed the death of Gary Speed who took over the manager role for the national team in December 2010.

The Wales manager has been found dead at his home after apparently committing suicide.

A spokesman for Cheshire Police said: “At 7.08am this morning, Sunday 27 November, police were informed of an incident at Aldford Road, Huntington. Officers went to the scene where a 42 year-old man was found dead. There are no suspicious circumstances surrounding the death and next of kind have been informed.” The spokesman added that man was found hanged.

The statement from Football Association of Wales states, “We extend our sympathies and condolences to the family. We ask that everyone respects the family’s privacy at this very sad time.”

Michael Owen who lives nearby just tweeted: “Just cannot believe the news regarding Gary Speed. We waved at each other a couple of days ago dropping our kids off at school. I’m numb.”

And more recently: “He has died aged 42. So sad. He lived local to me and we knew his family. He leaves behind 2 sons. Tragic.”

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