George Best

1946-2005

Today, 5 years ago, George Best passed away at the age of 59.

His cause of death was multiple organ failure brought on by a kidney infection, a side effect of the immuno-suppressive drugs he was required to take after a liver transplant.

Career
He played for Man United from 1963-74, scored 179 goals, and was known as the Fifth Beatle.

He then played for a bunch of other, lesser known clubs until his retirement.

Alcoholism
Best was known for his drinking and womanising.
"I spent my money on birds, booze and fast cars. The rest I just squandered!" - George Best

On 20 November the British tabloid News of the World published a picture of Best at his own request, showing him in his hospital bed, along with what was reported to be his final message: "Don't die like me".

Best's "farewell" message was seen as a way of warning others not to risk suffering a similar fate as a result of alcoholism.
Okay this is making me sad.

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In 2007, GQ named him as one of the 50 most stylish men of the past 50 years.



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