Sunday 28 October 2018

Glenn Hoddle was ‘close to death’ after heart attack at BT Sport studios

• Former England manager was a guest on Soccer with Sav
• Hoddle ‘responding well’ and receiving specialist treatment

The former Spurs and England footballer Glenn Hoddle was recovering from a heart attack last night after collapsing in a London TV studio on his 61st birthday. A source close to the family told a former teammate that Hoddle had been “close to death” and was saved by the quick action of an employee at BT Sport who knew how to use a defibrillator.

A spokesman for Hoddle said last night: “The condition is serious but Glenn is receiving specialist treatment and responding well. Glenn’s family are with him and would like to thank everyone that has sent their support. They have also asked for their privacy to be respected.”

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from Football | The Guardian https://ift.tt/2Awusvd

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