Where Was Gary Speed Found Dead?

Former Welsh football player Gary Speed was found dead by his wife, in the garage of their home in Cheshire, Huntington, United Kingdom, on November 27, 2011. He was aged 42.

Speed had committed suicide after hanging himself few hours after he appeared on national television.

Speed and his wife, Louise, had an argument a day before the incident. His wife also says there had been instances when he spoke about taking his own life.

Who Was Gary Speed?

Gary Speed MBE was a football midfielder and manager, who began his journey into football in the 80s.

As a player, Speed played for Leeds United, Everton, Newcastle United, Bolton Wanderers, Sheffield United, and the Wales U-21 national team.

He won the English First Division title while a player with Leeds United.

Speed also served as captain of the Wales national football team, and between 1990 and 2004, he earned 85 caps overall, making him the second-most-capped outfield player for Wales.

With 535 appearances, Speed held the record for the most Premier League games played during his time.

As a football manager, Speed managed Sheffield United and Wales before his demise in 2011.