Kenny Jackett Death

FIFA World Cup Mourns as Harry Kane's Best Manager Passes Away

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Published - Jun 12, 2026, 02:39 PM

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FIFA World Cup Mourns as Harry Kane's Best Manager Passes Away

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Former Wolverhampton Wanderers and Watford legend Kenny Jackett has sadly passed away at the age of 64.
Jackett is beloved by fans for his contributions during his time with Watford and has also coached Bayern Munich star Harry Kane during his loan spell at Millwall.
The Watford born legend made 428 appearances for the club as a proud one club man and also earned 31 caps on the international circuit for Wales.

Former Millwall and Watford head coach Kenny Jackett has sadly passed away at the age of 64. The Watford-born native enjoyed a fruitful playing career with the club and also represented Wales national football team on the international stage.

Despite being forced to an early retirement at age 28, Jackett continued to be connected to the game as he went on to enjoy coaching stints at Watford, Swansea City, Millwall, Wolves, Rotherdam, Leyton aorient and Portsmouth. The Kenny Jacket dies news has hit football fans especially in the United Kingdom pretty hard and even players who previously played under his tutelage.

Bayern Munich striker Harry Kane played as an 18-year-old under coach Jackett during his time with Millwall at The Den during the second half of the 2011-12 season. Jackett even hailed the former Tottenham attacker as one of the hardest working young players he has coached in his career.

Kenny Jackett: An Inspiring Figure For Kane

Under coach Jackett, an 18-year-old Kane found his feet in the Championship and ended up netting nine goals in 27 appearances. The Lions also crowned Kane as their Young Player of The Season during the annual awards back in 2012.

The duo has also faced each other since their shared past in FA Cup ties in recent years and have often shared a cordial relationship with each other. Jackett recently stood down from his role as the director of football at Gillingham back in 2024, but was a true football fan in its truest sense.

How Did Kenny Jacket Passed Away?

While the Kenny Jackett cause of death is yet undetermined, his passing has shocked the English football world as tributes continue to pour in for the former Welsh international. The Kenny Jackett death has invoked club statements from all of the clubs he has managed, showcasing his deep imprints on each club and its successes.

The former Watford man is survived by his wife Samantha and two sons David and Ryan, both of whom are part of his beloved football club and creating their own legacy.