Gary Speed Death Facts: Age, Cause of Death, Birthday, Date of Death Tragedy!
Gary Speed died at age 42, not too shabby. Check out the death cause, death date, and more facts about the circumstances surrounding soccer player Gary Speed's death.
Biography - A Short Wiki
Midfielder who played for the Wales national team from 1990 to 2004 and spent his club career with five different teams, most notably Leeds United and Newcastle United. He tragically took his own life in 2011.
He had two sons, Tommy and Eddy, with longtime partner Louise.
How did Gary Speed die?
Gary Speed's death was caused by suicide.
| Cause of death | Suicide |
|---|---|
| Age of death | 42 years |
| Profession | Soccer Player |
| Birthday | September 8, 1969 |
| Death date | November 27, 2011 |
| Place of death | Huntington, United Kingdom |
| Place of burial | N/A |
Quotes
Goal scoring is a recurring theme. If you aren’t scoring then you aren’t going to win games. That’s obvious.
Gary Speed
I think it’s unfair to criticise someone for not being Welsh, but the smaller the nation, the more patriotic you seem to be.
Gary Speed
Everyone I know is fervently proud to be Welsh but you try not to be preachy about it. It’s difficult at times. But when I go home to north Wales, or to somewhere I’ve never been in south Wales, I still feel at home because I’m in Wales. It’s hard to explain.
Gary Speed
Everyone tells me to play as long as you can. Sometimes, it goes in one ear and out the other.
Gary Speed
What’s important is Welsh football and that it progresses.
Gary Speed
