Speed began his playing career at Leeds United after coming through the trainee ranks, and was part of the side that won the last Football League title in 1992, before the introduction of the Premier League. "I was with my two daughters at the Millennium Stadium after the England v Wales international. © Copyright NDTV Convergence Limited 2020. God bless you. VideoPortugal's radical decision to decriminalise all drugs, From End Sars to End Swat, Nigeria protests explained. Speed, 42, was found hanged at his home in Cheshire nine days ago. Speed supported the former England manager's cancer research charity and raised more than £7,500 for it last year by running the London Marathon. Private funeral for Gary Speed . Are white women voters wavering on Trump? Sir Bobby, who managed Speed at Newcastle United, fought cancer five times over 17 years. Gary Speed passed away on April 23, 2020 at the age of 73 in Columbus, Mississippi. Mr. Speed, 42, was found hanged at his home in Cheshire nine days ago. Pallbearers will be Jason Wright, Shannon Wright, Mitchell Speed, Paul DuBois, Ricky Eaves, and Carlos Arcia. Express your condolences with flowers sent to Gary's family, Share your thoughts and memories with family and friends of Gary. Speed, 42, was found hanged at his home in Cheshire nine days ago. Video, Parkour group celebrates a decade of success, Guinea elections: Campaigning during Covid-19. Friends' shock over Speed death . England's League Managers' Association says Gary Speed's funeral will take place this week. VideoJacinda Ardern's key leadership moments, Parkour group celebrates a decade of success. Jacinda Ardern's key leadership moments. Gary Speed was born in Mancot, North Wales, and supported Everton as a boy. Striking news pictures from around the world, Jacinda Ardern's key leadership moments. BBC Wales said that it was pleased to give Speed's widow, Louise, permission for the Sport Wales arrangement to be played at his funeral. "At this time, Louise Speed and her family wish to express their deep appreciation for the very generous and clearly heartfelt tributes paid to Gary and his memory by the public and all forms of the media," said an LMA statement. Any donations in memory of Gary Speed should be sent either to the Sir Bobby Robson Foundation or the John Hartson Foundation. "She is also acutely aware how Gary touched the lives of so many people and that each of them would wish to thank him for the joy he brought to them. Gary Speed's widow has talked for the first time about her husband's suicide. He was given the top job in Welsh football despite only having four months managerial experience. Re: Gary Speed what REALLY happened ? 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Gary Speed, who was found dead at home by his wife Louise in November. .css-1hlxxic-PromoLink:link{color:inherit;}.css-1hlxxic-PromoLink:visited{color:#696969;}.css-1hlxxic-PromoLink:link,.css-1hlxxic-PromoLink:visited{-webkit-text-decoration:none;text-decoration:none;}.css-1hlxxic-PromoLink:link:hover,.css-1hlxxic-PromoLink:visited:hover,.css-1hlxxic-PromoLink:link:focus,.css-1hlxxic-PromoLink:visited:focus{color:#B80000;-webkit-text-decoration:underline;text-decoration:underline;}.css-1hlxxic-PromoLink:link::after,.css-1hlxxic-PromoLink:visited::after{content:'';position:absolute;top:0;right:0;bottom:0;left:0;z-index:2;}Private funeral for Gary Speed, Attacker 'asked French pupils to identify teacher'. Lady Elsie Robson said she was "extremely touched" by Mrs Speed's request for donations to the foundation which she set up with her late husband in 2008. We will miss you sweet man. Lady Elsie Robson said she was "extremely touched" by Mrs Speed's request for donations to the foundation which she set up with her late husband in 2008. He was handed his Wales debut as a 20-year-old in the 1-0 friendly win over Costa Rica in May 1990. VideoGuinea elections: Campaigning during Covid-19, 'We're fighting for our futures' Video'We're fighting for our futures', Amina is a 'symbol of resilience for Afghanistan' VideoAmina is a 'symbol of resilience for Afghanistan', Portugal's radical decision to decriminalise all drugs. © 2020 BBC. Speed, born in Mancot, Flintshire, took over the Wales job in December 2010. Mr. His tally of 85 caps is a record for an outfield player. 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The funeral of Gary Speed will be held later this week, the League Managers Association (LMA) has confirmed. 6 December 2011. Gary Don Speed, 73 of Steens, MS passed away Thursday, April 23, 2020, at his residence. A family graveside service will be Sunday, April 26, 2020, at 2:00 PM at Memorial Gardens, Columbus, MS with Bro. 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VideoGuinea elections: Campaigning during Covid-19, 'We're fighting for our futures' Video'We're fighting for our futures', Amina is a 'symbol of resilience for Afghanistan' VideoAmina is a 'symbol of resilience for Afghanistan', Portugal's radical decision to decriminalise all drugs. Speed is survived by his daughters – Amanda (Eileen) Speed, Seattle, WA and Molly (Carlos) Arcia, Tampa, FL; step-children – Shannon (Tiffany) Wright and Jason Wright, both of Caledonia, MS; brother – Harold Speed, Columbus, MS; 8 grandchildren – Andrea Arcia, Stella Speed-Petralia, Hannah Morgan, Gage Hamburg, Noah Wright, Lanie Wright, Brody Wright, and Drew Wright. .css-8h1dth-Link{font-family:ReithSans,Helvetica,Arial,freesans,sans-serif;font-weight:700;-webkit-text-decoration:none;text-decoration:none;color:#FFFFFF;}.css-8h1dth-Link:hover,.css-8h1dth-Link:focus{-webkit-text-decoration:underline;text-decoration:underline;}Read about our approach to external linking. Football fans and rugby supporters united at the weekend to remember Speed, with a minute's applause at every Premier League fixture and at the Wales-Australia rugby game in the Millennium Stadium, Cardiff.