Jimmy Greaves is in intensive care after suffering a severe stroke.
The former footballer and broadcaster, who previously had a minor stroke in 2012, was taken ill on Sunday (May 3).
A statement from the 75-year-old's family read: "His wife, Irene, and four children have asked for privacy during what is a worrying time for the family. They will issue a bulletin on his condition when it is appropriate.
"He was due to be inducted into the Tottenham Hotspur Hall of Fame on 13 May at a sell-out ceremony at White Hart Lane."
Greaves scored 44 goals in 57 games for England between 1959 and 1967, putting him fourth on the list of all-time scorers for the national team.
The striker played for Chelsea, AC Milan, Tottenham Hotspur, West Ham, Brentwood, Chelmsford City, Barnet and Woodford Town in club football.
He enjoyed a successful broadcasting career after retiring from the game in 1980.
He presented ITV's TV-am and...
The former footballer and broadcaster, who previously had a minor stroke in 2012, was taken ill on Sunday (May 3).
A statement from the 75-year-old's family read: "His wife, Irene, and four children have asked for privacy during what is a worrying time for the family. They will issue a bulletin on his condition when it is appropriate.
"He was due to be inducted into the Tottenham Hotspur Hall of Fame on 13 May at a sell-out ceremony at White Hart Lane."
Greaves scored 44 goals in 57 games for England between 1959 and 1967, putting him fourth on the list of all-time scorers for the national team.
The striker played for Chelsea, AC Milan, Tottenham Hotspur, West Ham, Brentwood, Chelmsford City, Barnet and Woodford Town in club football.
He enjoyed a successful broadcasting career after retiring from the game in 1980.
He presented ITV's TV-am and...
- 5/4/2015
- Digital Spy
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