Former England star Luther Blissett rushed to hospital after ‘collapsing at a charity event and suffering a bleed to the brain’

Former England international Luther Blissett has been rushed to hospital after reportedly collapsing at a charity event.

According to The mirrorBlissett, 66, felt unwell at a community event at the Grove Hotel on Saturday and is now being treated in hospital after reportedly suffering a brain haemorrhage.

Blissett is considered a club legend at Watford after three separate spells at the club, and they have released a statement following the worrying reports of his condition.

The club statement read: ‘Watford FC is aware of reports that Luther Blissett OBE DL, the club’s all-time record appearancer and goalscorer, is currently receiving medical treatment in hospital.

Chairman and CEO Scott Duxbury said, “Luther and all his loved ones know they have our full support. We will do everything we can to help.”

‘However, the Hornets would like to confirm at this stage that the club has received no direct confirmation from Luther or his family regarding his circumstances.

“Everyone associated with Watford FC would like to wish Luther the fullest recovery possible.

‘Watford’s favorite son was helping to raise money at a community event last weekend when he fell ill.’

Blissett’s wife Lauren Fox has thanked hospital staff and the football community for supporting her husband following his health scare.

“The care Luther received at Watford Hospital was excellent and we would like to thank them for looking after him so well,” Fox told the Watford Observer.

‘We must also thank Daniel Ginder and Norman McGuigan, fellow guests at the event, who helped us get Luther to hospital.

“He has been greatly cheered up by receiving messages from teammates in the Former Players Association and around the world, as well as from fans of Watford and football in general. We are really touched by the concern so many people have shown.”

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