World Cup winner Nobby Stiles' cause of death confirmed as full inquiry launched

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World Cup winner Nobby Stiles died from a traumatic brain injury, a court has heard, as a full inquiry into his death will be launched.Chris Morris, area coroner for Greater Manchester South, made the ruling after neuropathology specialist Dr Daniel du Plessis reviewed the former Manchester United midfielder's medical records and brain examination results.The 78-year-old, who died in 2020, was found to have had chronic traumatic encephalopathy (CTE), a condition linked to repeated head trauma from heading footballs throughout his career.The full inquest hearing is scheduled for Wednesday at Stockport Coroner's Court.

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TRENDING Stories Videos Your Say Dr du Plessis concluded Alzheimer's disease was the primary cause of death for the World Cup winner.But the expert also identified several contributing factors, including high-stage CTE, stage-three limbic-predominant age-related TDP-43, and small-vessel cerebrovascular disease.Mr Morris said: "On the basis of that cause of death,...

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