Former England manager Graham Taylor has died at 72

Published Jan. 12, 2017 8:53 a.m. ET

Nate Scott

Former England manager Graham Taylor has died, as was confirmed by a statement from his family. He was 72.

The family's statement read:

"With the greatest sadness, we have to announce that Graham passed away at his home early this morning of a suspected heart attack. The family are devastated by this sudden and totally unexpected loss."