Doug Ellis
Sir Herbert Douglas "Doug" Ellis, OBE (3 January 1924 – 11 October 2018),[1] was an English entrepreneur. He was known as the former chairman of Aston Villa Football Club. Ellis was knighted in the 2012 New Year Honours for charitable services.[2]
Sir Doug Ellis | |
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 Ellis at the Boleyn Ground, November 2014 | |
| Born | Herbert Douglas Ellis 3 January 1924 |
| Died | 11 October 2018 (aged 94) |
| Nationality | British |
| Occupation | President Emeritus (Life President) of Aston Villa |
| Title | Chairman of Aston Villa (1968-1975 & 1982-2006) |
| Predecessor | Sir William Dugdale (1982) |
| Successor | Sir William Dugdale (1975) Randy Lerner (2006) |
| Spouse(s) | Heidi Marie |
| Children | 3 |
Ellis died on 11 October 2018 at the age of 94.[3]
References
- ↑ "Doug's Deadly Number Plate - Doug Ellis". Registration Transfers. Archived from the original on 2013-10-17. Retrieved 2008-04-20.
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- ↑ Kendrick, Mat (11 October 2018). "Former Aston Villa owner Sir Doug Ellis dies aged 94 - tributes pour in". Retrieved 11 October 2018.