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Ex-England star Luther Blissett, 66, rushed to hospital after 'collapsing at charity event'
Luther Blissett, who starred for both England and Watford, has been rushed to hospital after collapsing at a charity event at Watford’s Grove Hotel
Ex-England and Watford star Luther Blissett has been rushed to hospital after collapsing at a charity event.
Blissett had been hosting this year’s My Local Hero fundraiser at Watford’s Grove Hotel on Saturday (November 16), when he reportedly collapsed. The former England international had auctioned off a Watford shirt at the event before he collapsed.
According to the Watford Observer, he was rushed to Watford General Hospital before being transferred to a specialist in London for further assessments.
Watford released a statement on Thursday: "Watford FC is aware of reports that the club’s all-time record appearance-maker and goalscorer Luther Blissett OBE DL is currently receiving medical treatment in hospital.
"Chairman & CEO Scott Duxbury said: 'Luther and all of his loved ones know they have our full support. We will do all we can to help.' The Hornets wish to confirm at this stage, however, that the club has had no direct confirmation of his circumstances from Luther or his family.
"Everyone connected with Watford FC would like to wish Luther the fullest possible recovery. ‘Watford’s Favourite Son’ was helping raise money at a community event last weekend when he was taken ill."
Blissett, who was born in Jamaica, spent eight years at Vicarage Road before completing a move to Serie A giants AC Milan. He would return to Watford the following season.
And he would return for a third time in 1991, while also representing the likes of Bournemouth, West Brom and Bury - as well as making 14 appearances for England, notching three goals.
Blissett received an OBE in the 2022 Birthday Honours for services to association football and charity.
Daily Star Sunday
Luther Blissett, who starred for both England and Watford, has been rushed to hospital after collapsing at a charity event at Watford’s Grove Hotel
Ex-England and Watford star Luther Blissett has been rushed to hospital after collapsing at a charity event.
Blissett had been hosting this year’s My Local Hero fundraiser at Watford’s Grove Hotel on Saturday (November 16), when he reportedly collapsed. The former England international had auctioned off a Watford shirt at the event before he collapsed.
According to the Watford Observer, he was rushed to Watford General Hospital before being transferred to a specialist in London for further assessments.
Watford released a statement on Thursday: "Watford FC is aware of reports that the club’s all-time record appearance-maker and goalscorer Luther Blissett OBE DL is currently receiving medical treatment in hospital.
"Chairman & CEO Scott Duxbury said: 'Luther and all of his loved ones know they have our full support. We will do all we can to help.' The Hornets wish to confirm at this stage, however, that the club has had no direct confirmation of his circumstances from Luther or his family.
"Everyone connected with Watford FC would like to wish Luther the fullest possible recovery. ‘Watford’s Favourite Son’ was helping raise money at a community event last weekend when he was taken ill."
Blissett, who was born in Jamaica, spent eight years at Vicarage Road before completing a move to Serie A giants AC Milan. He would return to Watford the following season.
And he would return for a third time in 1991, while also representing the likes of Bournemouth, West Brom and Bury - as well as making 14 appearances for England, notching three goals.
Blissett received an OBE in the 2022 Birthday Honours for services to association football and charity.
Daily Star Sunday