King Edgar died in AD 975, his reputation still undiminished. The Anglo-Saxon Chronicle records his passing as follows :

In this year Edgar passed away
Ruler of the English,
Friend of the West Saxons
And protector of the Mercians.
That was known far and wide
Throughout many nations,
Kings honoured the son of Edmund
Far and wide over the gannet’s bath,
And submitted to the Sovereign,
As was his birth right.
No fleet however proud
No host however strong,
Was able to win booty for itself
In England, while the noble King
Occupied the Royal throne.