First man in world to get approved Covid jab is dead: Brit William Shakespeare has died at 81 after long illness
William Shakespeare hit global headlines on December 8 after becoming first man in the world to be jabbed
Mr Shakespeare died at University Hospital Coventry and Warwickshire from illness unrelated to the virus
His family had been thrilled at the fame he enjoyed after getting the American-made Pfizer Covid vaccine
Tributes to Coventry man Bill Shakespeare who was first to have Covid vaccine Having our jabs is the best tribute we can all pay Bill
Bill Shakespeare, from Coventry, became the first man to receive a Covid-19 vaccine.
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Tributes have been paid to the proud Coventry pensioner who made history when he became the first man in the world to have the Covid-19 vaccination.
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The first man in the world to have the Covid vaccine has passed away.
Tributes have poured in for William Shakespeare - fondly known as Bill - who hit global headlines last year when he received the jab.