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David Rocastle Cause Of Death, Last Photo, Parents, Quote, Grave, Funeral

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David Carlyle Rocastle was an English professional footballer who played as a midfielder in the roles of a playmaker and a winger.

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Arsenal legend David Rocastle died of cancer in March 2001 / Getty Images

David Rocastle Cause Of Death

The former Arsenal and Leeds midfielder David Rocastle died on March 31, 2022, at the age of 33 after losing his battle with non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma. Rocastle was diagnosed as suffering from the disease, which attacks the immune system, in February and underwent a course of chemotherapy.

David Rocastle Last Photo

There is no specific photo out there as his last photo, but since the last team he played for before death was Arsenal, it is believed that some of his last photos would be in an Arsenal jersey.

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Image Credit: Football.London

David Rocastle Parents

His parent was called Leslie Rocastle (Father) and Linda Rocastle (mother). Rocastle’s father died when he was only five, and when he joined them as a boy he flourished under their guidance.

David Rocastle Quote

The former player is credited with some quotes. Here are some of them: Rocky’s most famous quote is about how special Arsenal is. Many still quote him.

“Remember what you are, who you are, and what you represent.”

David Rocastle Grave And Funeral

David Rocastle died on 31 March 2001, at the age of 33, making his name as part of the Arsenal midfield that won the league title in 1989 and 1991. He was buried at an unknown location.

David Rocastle’s grave
Image source: Find Grave

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