Matt Beard, the former Liverpool Women manager, died suddenly at the age of 47. The exact cause of his death has not been disclosed, and his family has requested privacy during this difficult time. Liverpool Football Club and other clubs paid tribute to him, describing him as a committed, successful manager and a person of real integrity and warmth. He was celebrated for his contributions to women's football, including leading Liverpool to back-to-back Women's Super League titles in 2013 and 2014, but the specific circumstances of his sudden death remain private.