Overview
- Bonds’ family announced his passing in a club statement, describing themselves as heartbroken and asking for privacy.
- He was the club’s longest‑serving player with 799 appearances over 21 years, captained two FA Cup wins, and later managed West Ham to promotion.
- West Ham confirmed he died peacefully on Sunday, with no further details on the cause of death disclosed.
- Players, supporters and rival clubs paid respects, including a minute’s applause, black armbands, banners, and captain Jarrod Bowen laying a No 4 shirt in front of the Billy Bonds Stand.
- He was voted West Ham’s greatest‑ever player, received an MBE, and has a stand at the London Stadium named in his honor.