Everton have confirmed that their chairman Bill Kenwright died on Monday night at the age of 78.
Kenwright had suffered from health issues for some time and recently had surgery to remove a cancerous tumour from his liver. A statement from the Merseyside club released after the procedure said it had been successful, though complications had led to a period in intensive care.
The update issued by Everton said that the 78-year-old had left hospital and returned home for what was expected to be a long but complete recovery.
Today, Everton confirmed that their chairman had passed away after serving the club for many years.
Everton Football Club is in mourning following the death of Chairman Bill Kenwright CBE, who passed away peacefully last night aged 78, surrounded by his family and loved ones.
— Everton (@Everton) October 24, 2023
Kenwright was a lifelong Everton supporter and found success within the arts world, before joining the board of directors at Goodison Park in 1989.
He rose to become the club’s deputy chairman, purchased a majority share in Everton in 1999 and was appointed chairman in 2004, a role that he has held since.
The 78-year-old loved his football team and even when unwell, he upheld his responsibilities at the Merseyside club. Everton fans owe their chairman a lot for his work throughout the years and they will certainly give him the send-off he deserves over the coming days.
So sad to hear that Bill Kenwright has passed away following a prolonged illness, no doubt exacerbated by the pure scum so called supporters that hounded and berated him and other directors from attending recent games, encouraged I suspect by our woke police advisors, woke police that are completely devoid of any understanding of true Everton supporters. I have been attending Everton games at Goodison Park for 70 years and I simply don’t recognise this low life rabble who constantly calumniate Bill and his colleagues, please believe me they do not represent your typical Everton supporter, yes we moan and shout and complain bitterly about this that and the other, and rightly so at times, however it is a very very small group of low life plebeians that are making the most noise, because I would suspect that they have very little else in their sad lives. all our condolences to Bills family and friends.
Rest in peace Bill
Terence S Wallace.