[3] Edward died on 31 March 2011 in a Coventry hospital of what was termed 'heart problems'.
However, Martin was fired in 1997 after leading a court case against Stobart in order to receive more payments.
The executive line-up of the group remained with Stobart as chairman, Baker-Bates as CEO and Tinkler in COO until 2004 when, at the age of 50, Stobart retired, and made his brother William COO, promoting Baker-Bates to the part of chairman and Tinkler to the part of CEO.
[7] Stobart's funeral service took place on 9 April at Carlisle Cathedral, followed by a private burial.
[8][9] In May 2011 it was revealed that Stobart had considerable debts at the time of his death and had filed for bankruptcy in 2010.