Craig passed away peacefully this morning at home surrounded by his family. Whilst the family is immensely proud of his footballing achievements as both a player and a coach, to them, he will always primarily be a loving and loved husband, father, son, brother, and uncle. The loss is devastating to the family and they ask for privacy at this incredibly difficult time to mourn and come to terms with the loss. Craig Shakespeare had a significant impact on the football community, with tributes pouring in since his death was confirmed.

LMA Chairman Martin O’Neill OBE spoke about Craig’s impact on the people he worked with, highlighting his strong knowledge of football and coaching, as well as his caring personality. Nigel Pearson expressed his deep sadness at Craig’s passing, describing him as wonderfully talented, emotionally understanding, calm, balanced, and outrageously funny. Former clubs of Craig Shakespeare, including Walsall and Grimsby Town, expressed their sadness at his passing and extended their thoughts to his family and friends. Ex-Leicester star Kasper Schmeichel and former Foxes teammate Jamie Vardy also shared their devastation at his passing, highlighting his fantastic coaching skills and his qualities as an incredible human being.