Heartbreaking! Sven-Göran Eriksson's Final Goodbye at 76 After Long Cancer Battle

svin Goran Ericson the iconic former England manager has passed away at the age of 76 after a long battle with cancer known for his calm demeanor and tactical Brilliance Erikson's life was anything but ordinary earlier this year he revealed that he had been diagnosed with pancreatic cancer and was facing the end of his life despite the Grim prognosis Ericson chose to leave this world on his own terms with Grace reflection and a heartfelt goodbye in a statement released by his family the news of his passing was confirmed stating that Ericson died peacefully at home surrounded by his loved ones but what's truly remarkable is the farewell message he shared in a recent documentary about his life titled Sven speaking from his home in son Sweden with the Serene landscape of the Swedish Countryside as a backdrop Erikson opened up in a way that was as pled as it was profound I had a good life he said reflecting on his journey I think we are all scared of the day when we die but life is about death as well you have to learn to accept it for what it is hopefully at the end people will say yeah he was a good man but everyone will not say that Ericson's words were accompanied by images of key moments from his illustrious career including his time coaching England managing teams like Manchester City in leester city and his recent fulfillment of a lifelong dream coaching Liverpool Legends at anfield despite his Global success Erikson's message wasn't about his achievements it was about the simple joys of life and The Importance of Being remembered as a positive force he urged his former players coaches and supporters not to mourn but to smile expressing gratitude for the journey they shared don't be sorry smile thank you for everything coaches players the crowds it's been fantastic take care of yourself and take care of your life and live it Erikson's career was marked by highs and lows from leading England's golden generation to the quarterfinals of major tournaments to the Tabloid scandals that plagued his personal life yet even as he acknowledged his mistakes including his well publicized Affairs he stood by his belief that sex is one of the good things in life for all of us his openness and honesty in the documentary shed light on a man who despite his flaws was always true to himself he spoke of his regrets but also of his deep appreciation for his family including his partner of 16 years Yan Seth Al CIS who cared for him during his final days in his last moments Erikson found peace in the idea of returning to the place that felt like Home Lake fryin near his residence and son he envisioned his ashes being scattered there a place he described as a great place to sleep as we remember Sven Goran Erikson it's clear that his legacy goes beyond football Paul it's about a man who lived fully loved deeply and faced the end with courage his final message is a reminder to all of us to cherish life and the people we share it with that's a wrap for today's video how will you remember Sven Goran Ericson share your thoughts in the comments below and don't forget to give us a thumbs up this is au news and we'll see you in the next video