Kenwright began his involvement with the Toffees in 1989 by taking a seat on the board, before taking majority control of the club - effectively saving it in the process - in 1999.
The Liverpool-born former actor sold the majority of his shares to Farhad Moshiri over recent years, remaining at Goodison Park as chairman.Alongside his role at Everton, Kenwright was also one of the UK's most successful West End theatre and film producers. Everton Football Club is in mourning following the death of Chairman Bill Kenwright CBE, who passed away peacefully last night aged 78, surrounded by his family and loved ones.A club statement read:"Everton Football Club is in mourning following the death of Chairman Bill Kenwright CBE, who passed away peacefully last night aged 78, surrounded by his family and loved ones.
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