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Matt Beard cause of death confirmed after former Liverpool manager, 47, found at home

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The former women's football manager was found dead at his home earlier this month at 47.John Griffiths informed a coroner's court hearing on Monday (September 29) that paramedics were called to Beard's Deeside, Flintshire home before he was rushed to hospital. Harry, Beard's heartbroken son, took to social media to share treasured memories of his father.In one post, he shared photos of the pair together, penning: "Love you dad, 78-25.



Please don't take your own life, we all miss you dad."In another video, showing Beard jumping into a pool, he wrote: "Never failed to make me laugh, even when having a bad day, he always used to say, 'I bet I can make you smile' and he always did."Liverpool FC also released a statement following the heartbreaking news, which read: "The thoughts of everyone at the club are with Matt's family and friends at this devastating time. A minute's silence was observed before kick-off in all WSL and WSL2 fixtures on Sunday (21 September) whilst Liverpool's clash against Aston Villa was called off.Manchester United boss Marc Skinner hailed Beard as an "icon" and England legend Fara Williams said Beard was "one of a kind and had the purest of souls."Join our new WhatsApp community and receive your daily dose of Mirror Football content.

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