# Former Chelsea and Leeds owner Bates dies aged 94

- Published: 2026-07-11T13:21:14Z
- Updated: 2026-07-12T16:27:02Z
- Section: UK
- Language: English (en)
- Source: BBC News — https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/articles/c3ry513ljq3o?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss
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Former Chelsea and Leeds United owner Ken Bates has died aged 94, Chelsea announced on Saturday.

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