Death of Kenwright, Everton Chairman, at 78

Everton Football Club, competing in the English Premier League, announced on Tuesday that its chairman, Bill Kenwright, has passed away at the age of 78. Kenwright, who was Everton’s longest-serving chairman in over a century, took over from Philip Carter in 2004. Everton stated, "Kenwright passed away peacefully last night, surrounded by his family and loved ones." During his 19 seasons as chairman, Everton secured a place in the top eight of the standings 12 times, including a fourth-place finish in 2005. The team also reached the FA Cup final in 2009 and qualified for European competitions on six occasions.