West Ham announce the death of former goalkeeper and coach Ludek Miklosko at the age of 64. Multiple outlets report that tributes are being paid to the Czech, including references to his standing as a club figure and a long-term connection with West Ham.
According to Yahoo Sports and The Independent, Miklosko had publicly withdrawn from further cancer treatment in December 2024. Other coverage describes him as having battled cancer for some time and links the news to tributes that begin shortly after his death. While outlets vary in emphasis—some foreground club legacy and fan reactions, others focus more on the treatment decision—they describe the same sequence of events: his illness, his later choice to stop additional treatment, and his subsequent passing.
