How Did Lester Piggott Die?

On May 15 2007, Piggott was admitted to intensive care in a Swiss hospital following a recurrence of a previous heart problem. His wife stated that his illness was not life-threatening and that he was recovering in intensive care as a precaution.

He died on May 29 at the age of 86. No cause of death has been given yet. Piggot is said to have been hospitalised recently in Switzerland, where he spent much of his retirement, according to his daughter Maureen.

Piggott had earlier been treated for heart problems.

He attended Royal Ascot in June 2007 and the Epsom Derby in June 2008 where he tipped the winner, New Approach, during a BBC television interview. He was also present for Gold Cup at the Cheltenham Festival in March 2009, where he was interviewed in the parade ring.