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Although out of the road haulage business since 2004 he tried again with his horsebox enterprise and with Boalloy Trailers.
Condolences to his family, wife and children. 56 years young 
Rest in Peace Edward
I echo all what has been said above.
My Mum died at 62 last year, but to go at 56…
Condolences to the Stobart family.
Ken.
R.I.P to Britain’s most famous trucker.
Whatever you’re opinions on the company he created, this man has managed what no other haulage firm has ever done - penetrated the public conciousness in a positive way.
It is with great sadness and regret that Stobart Group shares the news that Edward Stobart, 56, son of Eddie Stobart, passed away at 8.10am this morning at University Hospital Coventry, after heart problems yesterday.
Although not involved with today’s Stobart Group business, Edward was managing director of Eddie Stobart Ltd for over 30 years — a business started by his father Eddie. Edward built Eddie Stobart Ltd into the iconic brand and business we know today before selling the company to brother William and business partner Andrew Tinkler in 2004. William Stobart continues the family involvement in his role as chief operating officer of Stobart Group.
Our thoughts are with Edward’s wife Mandy, his children and family at this difficult time.
RIP Eddie!!
So the son of the famous Eddie Stobart is dead, that is a trucking tragedy, RIP Eddie jr
Worked for him in the early 90s…One of the good guys, RIP Edward
i met young eddie a few times, 56 is no age RIP eddie
Top man! R.I.P
Its always a sad moment when someone dies ,wether he be the top of the tree or the lowest yard sweeper,
RIP Edward.
sad news indeed.
i know there are a load of stobart critics , but cant help but respect the man who in his time raised the profile for the better of our industry to the general public
sympathy to the stobart family
RIP Edward
Condolences to all concerned from a driver
sad news rip
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R.I.P to Britain’s most famous trucker.[zb] am i now dead.
Sorry to hear the news.
RIP Eddie.
My condolences to the Stobart family…
A sad loss at only 56 years old…He made a small family run business into probably the best known haulage company in the UK…for that he deserves our respect…
Make the most of every day…
A great loss, thoughts and prayers to the family, R.I.P Edward
■■■■ me, how many more threads? This is about the 100th posted since this afternoon. Do you people not bother to check if things have already been posted? 
Flagged for deletion, again…
Well its the only post I have seen on this subject this evening, dont be so disrespectful.
R.I.P. love him or hate him!