Sven-Goran Eriksson Dies: Former England Manager Passes Away at Age 76

News of the 76-year-old's death was announced by his family with a statement reading, "Sven-Goran Eriksson has passed away. After a long illness, SGE died during the morning at home surrounded by family." Sven-Goran Erikkson was in charge of the England national football team from 2001 to 2006.

Sven-Goran Eriksson (Photo credit: X @LivEchonews)

Former England manager Sven-Goran Eriksson has passed away at the age of 76, as was announced by his family. Eriksson, a former England manager, was suffering from pancreatic cancer. In a press release, his family announced that the Swede breathed his last in the presence of his family. Earlier this year,  Eriksson had revealed that he had been suffering from cancer and that he had only a year at best to live.  Eriksson was the first non-Englishman to be in charge of the England national football team and later, also went on to manage clubs like Manchester City, Roma and Leicester City. Former England Manager Sven-Goran Eriksson Reveals Cancer Diagnosis, Says at Best 'Only Has a Year To Live'.

Sven Goran Eriksson Dies

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