Former Chelsea owner Ken Bates has died

Former Chelsea owner Ken Bates has died aged 94, it has been announced, according to reports from Sky and BBC.

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Former Chelsea owner who bought club for £1 has died

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Sky Published 11 July 2026

Former Chelsea owner who bought club for £1 has died

BBC Published 11 July 2026

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.

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