“The loss is devastating to us all and we might ask that privateness be given at this extremely tough time as we attempt to come to phrases with, and mourn, the lack of a really particular particular person.
“The household want to thank and acknowledge the various prayers and good needs despatched throughout the previous few tough months, lots of which we have been unable to reply to however all meant rather a lot to Craig and the household.”
Shakespeare was Claudio Ranieri’s assistant in 2015-16 when Leicester created one in all soccer’s all-time best tales to win the Premier League.
He changed Ranieri as supervisor in February 2017 however, having been appointed completely later in June on a three-year contract, was sacked in October.
Shakespeare’s most up-to-date position was one other spell as Foxes assistant in April 2023 underneath Dean Smith, however he left after their relegation from the Premier League the next month.
Throughout his taking part in profession as a midfielder, he featured for Walsall, Sheffield Wednesday, West Brom, Grimsby, Scunthorpe, Telford and Hednesford.
Former Leicester boss Nigel Pearson, who labored with Shakespeare at 5 totally different golf equipment, mentioned: “It is tough to place into phrases how I, and certainly everybody who got here throughout or labored with Craig, will really feel on listening to such devastating information.
“He’s with out hesitation one of the splendidly gifted, emotionally understanding, calm, balanced and outrageously humorous individuals I’ve had the privilege of calling my pal. Protected journey to the subsequent vacation spot my great pal.
“You’re liked and admired by us all, and each time we consider you, a smile, smirk, chuckle or memorable event will come to us. We actually are the fortunate ones for having identified Shakey.”
