RIP: Willie Thorne

[Gazjam]

One of my favorite snooker players back in the day.
Only 66...Big C.

https://www.theguardian.com/sport/2020/jun/17/willie-thorne-obituary

[struth]

oh dear.. i read he was unwell.. sad, i liked willie

[Marco]

Yeah, sad to hear of his departure. One of the greats when snooker was in its heyday, during the late 70s to the end of the 80s... RIP Willie.

Marco.

[tapid]

Yeah, used to like listening to him as well. When Ronnie was playing Willie would occasionally engage in a bit of banter with him from the comm s box. Sad day in the snooker world.

[RobbieGong]

Yeah, sad, remember him well from back then. Was interesting reading about his life, the great player that didnt achieve those big titles and the gambling, things I didnt know. Reading that he bet and lost £38k on a game was a surprise and shock too.

A character for sure - RIP Willie.

[antonio]

Sorry to here of his passing, what was not to like about Willie. I believe he had a good life though.
R.I.P.

[Lawrence001]

Great player, I grew up watching snooker with my dad in the late 70s and early 80s and remember him well. I used to be allowed to stay up for pot black on a school night as well :)

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[Macca]

He was the best snooker commentator ever as well as being a great player.

[anthonyTD]

Indeed, very sad, not only was he a great player, he had a good sense of humour too, RIP Willie.