David Gold biography
David Gold was a British businessman and a football enthusiast born on September 9, 1936, in Stepney, London.
As a football enthusiast, he played youth team football for West Ham and was offered forms to sign as an apprentice professional for the first team, which his father refused to countersign.
As a businessman, David together with his brother, Ralph owned Gold Group International (GGI), the parent company of the retailer Ann Summers and lingerie chain Knickerbox.
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Again, they (David and Ralph) owned an adult magazine company, Gold Star Publications (GSP), including printing and distribution businesses but they sold their interests in November 2006.
He owned corporate air service Gold Air International until he sold it in 2006 for £4.4 million to Air Partner. In 2007, the brothers also sold their share in Sport Newspapers, following falling sales and profits.
David was the chairman of Birmingham City Football Club until 2009. He died on the morning of January 4, 2023, at the age of 86. From 2010 to his death in 2023, he was the joint chairman of West Ham United.
David Gold Cause Of Death
He died on the morning of January 4, 2023, at the age of 86. However, at the time of this writing, his cause of death had not yet been made public.
David Gold Age
David Gold was born on September 9, 1936, in Stepney, London, United Kingdom. He celebrated his 86th birthday on Friday, September 9, 2022, before he died in January 2023.
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David Gold Parents
David was born in Stepney and brought up in East London at 442 Green Street near West Ham’s Boleyn Ground. His father’s name is Godfrey while his mother’s name is Rose Gold.
His father was an East End criminal, known locally as ‘Goldy’, who spent time in prison during Gold’s early years.
David Gold Wife
He is survived by his fiance Lesley. He was married previously to Beryl Hunt from 1952 to 1972.
David Gold divorced Beryl (ex-wife) after he found her cheating on him with his best friend in his swimming pool,
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David Gold Children
David Gold is survived by his two daughters Jacqueline Gold and Vanessa Gold.
David Gold Siblings
He had a brother named Ralph Gold. The 2 founded and operated many businesses together.
David together with his brother, Ralph owned Gold Group International (GGI), the parent company of the retailer Ann Summers and lingerie chain Knickerbox.
Again, they (David and Ralph) owned an adult magazine company, Gold Star Publications (GSP), including printing and distribution businesses but they sold their interests in November 2006.
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