Sir Bobby Charlton’s death at the age of 86 leaves just hat-trick hero Geoff Hurst as the SOLE surviving member of the England team that started the 1966 World Cup final.humble, brave and abundantly talented, the Manchester United and England legend was born to be an inspiration OBITUARY: With the death of Sir Bobby Charlton, the last gentleman of our national sport has departed.Sir Bobby Charlton dies aged 86: England and Manchester United legend passes away surrounded by family after long battle with dementia - leaving just Sir Geoff Hurst alive from the team of heroes who won the World Cup in 1966.