Former Chelsea and Leeds owner Bates dies aged 94
Former Chelsea and Leeds United owner Ken Bates has died aged 94, Chelsea announced on Saturday.
Coverage by Political Leaning
See how different sides of the spectrum reported this story
Key People
Former manager of Chelsea Football Club.
Former manager of Chelsea Football Club.
Former manager of Chelsea Football Club.
Former owner and chairman of Chelsea Football Club and Leeds United.
Former manager of Chelsea Football Club.
Wife of Ken Bates.
Locations
All Coverage
Former Chelsea and Leeds United owner Ken Bates has died aged 94, Chelsea announced on Saturday.
Similar Stories
Related coverage based on topic and tags
NBA's first MVP Pettit dies aged 93
Bob Pettit, one of the earliest stars of the NBA and the first man to win the MVP award, has died aged 93.
September 24, 2026 at 10:27 PMWarren Buffett steps down after six decades at Berkshire - 'Father Time always wins'
Since taking control in 1965, Buffett grew a struggling textile mill into a global conglomerate.
September 18, 2026 at 05:15 PMVeteran BBC Africa correspondent Mark Doyle dies aged 67
Doyle was best known for reporting on African conflicts in the 1990s and 2000s, notably in Rwanda and Sierra Leone.
September 22, 2026 at 02:16 PMTenko and Coronation Street actress Stephanie Cole dies aged 84
She was best known for playing Dr Beatrice Mason in the 1980s BBC wartime TV drama Tenko.
September 18, 2026 at 03:27 PMChelsea lead race for Scott - Friday's gossip
Chelsea target Bournemouth's Alex Scott, Bayern Munich are interested in Dani Olmo and Jude Bellingham denies Manchester City interest.
September 24, 2026 at 08:16 PMOur son's death could have been prevented by FA - Billy Vigar's parents
Billy Vigar's parents says the Football Association could have prevented their son's death.
September 25, 2026 at 05:25 AM