Has Colin Bell Died?

Colin Bell MBE was an English professional footballer who played as a midfielder. Best known for his thirteen-year spell at Manchester City, he was regarded as one of the club's finest-ever players, and was part of the Bell–Lee–Summerbee trio in the late 1960s and 1970s.

What happened to Colin Bell?

Colin Bell cause of death. Manchester City legend Colin Bell died after a short illness not linked to the coronavirus on 5 January 2021. The former England international was diagnosed with bowel cancer shortly but was operated on within three weeks of the diagnosis.

Has Colin Bell just died?

Former Manchester City and England footballer Colin Bell has died aged 74. A statement from his former club said that Bell died after a "short, non-COVID related illness" on Tuesday afternoon. He is survived by his wife Marie, children Jon and Dawn, and grandchildren Luke, Mark, Isla and Jack.

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