Bill Ashurst Obituary, Cause Of Death, Wife, Children

Tributes have been pouring in from all around the world to Wigan legend Bill Ashurst, who has died at the age of 74.

Ashurst born on 12 April 1948 and died on Tuesday, June 14, 2022 is the son of Frank Goulding and Mary Anne Ashurst.

Tonight, Wigan Warriors are devastated to hear of the passing of former player Bill Ashurst.

Between 1968-1978, Ashurst made 185 appearances for his hometown Club and became a Harry Sunderland Trophy winner.

All our thoughts are with Bill’s family and friends at this sad time. pic.twitter.com/AWcCo42Db8

— Wigan Warriors 🍒⚪️ (@WiganWarriorsRL) June 14, 2022

Ashurst grew up in Ince-in-Makerfield, living with his mother and three elder sisters, and attended Rose Bridge Secondary Modern School.

Ashurst was first introduced to rugby league at the age of 10 when he watched the television broadcast of Wigan’s 13-9 victory over Workington Town in the 1958 Challenge Cup Final during the 1957–58 season at Wembley Stadium, London on Saturday 10 May 1958.

During Ashurst’s school years, he represented the Wigan Schoolboys teams in both rugby and football, and was offered a trial by Blackburn Rovers before deciding to focus on playing rugby league.

Bill Ashurst cause of death

What is Bill Ashurst cause of death? A cause of death is yet to be given but Ashurst, who also starred in Australia for Penrith, had been ill for some time, and recently returned to the UK from Down Under.

Bill Ashurst wife

Who is Bill Ashurst wife? Was Bill Ashurst married? Bill Ashurst was married to a gorgeous lady known simply as Sheila.

Bill Ashurst children

Did Bill Ashurst have children? Who are Bill Ashurst children? Bill Ashurst leaves behind two children; Carl Graham and Kathleen.