Frank Mill, 1990 World Cup Winner, Dies at 67 After Medical Emergency

Frank Mill, a former German international and member of the 1990 World Cup-winning squad, has passed away at the age of 67.

Mill experienced a heart attack in late May and is believed to have died in the early hours of Tuesday morning. According to reports, he suffered a cardiac arrest at Milan Malpensa Airport shortly after arriving for a documentary shoot about Germany’s World Cup victory. He was quickly rushed to hospital and was pronounced dead for several minutes before doctors managed to revive him.

Initially placed in an artificial coma during his recovery, Mill was transferred back to his hometown of Essen to continue treatment. Despite these efforts, he succumbed after a lengthy 10-week battle.

Frank Mill, former Germany international, passes away at 67

Mill’s career included over 150 appearances for Borussia Monchengladbach, where he played for five years, and later stints with Borussia Dortmund and Borussia Dusseldorf. He earned 17 caps for Germany, securing an Olympic bronze medal in 1988 before his World Cup triumph in Italy.

The football community has expressed their condolences, with the German Football Association calling him a “1990 World Champion” and extending sympathies to his family. His boyhood club, Rot-Weiss Essen, also paid tribute, noting his 165 matches and 90 goals for the club, which he joined at age 14.

Mill suffered a cardiac arrest and was revived but later died

Mill was part of Germany’s 1990 World Cup-winning team

Mill is survived by his three children: Vanessa, Kevin, and Max. His legacy as a football star and World Cup winner remains remembered by fans and former teammates alike.