was fanatical about sport, namely cricket and football—both of which he was qualified to coach—and it was whilst watching Burnley playing Sheffield at Turf Moor that he had his fatal heart attack, aged only 48. There had been no warnings or symptoms of any heart problems. References Times Guide to the House of Commons 1979 External links 1935 births 1983 deaths Labour Party (UK) MPs for English constituencies UK MPs 1974–1979