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Former Arsenal Chairman Sir Chips Keswick Dies at 84: Club Mourns Loss of Devoted Leader

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April 20, 2024 · 1 min read

Former Arsenal Chairman Sir Chips Keswick Dies at 84: Club Mourns Loss of Devoted Leader

FootBall | April 20, 2024

In the New Year Honours of 1993, Sir Chips Keswick (right) was knighted for his contributions to the banking sector. (Image: Getty)

Sir Chips Keswick former chairman of Arsenal has passed away at 84 years old. A devoted fan of the club, he became a board member in 2005 and assumed the chairman role in 2013 following Peter Hill-Wood departure.

With a background in banking including a position as a Bank of England director, Keswick served as club chairman for seven years.

Arsenal expressed their condolences, stating that Sir Chips will be greatly missed by all who knew him. They also extended their sympathies to his wife Lady Sarah and their children David, Tobias and Adam.