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Willie Thorne Death / Dies – Died – @cricket_badger confirmed Willie Thorne death on Wednesday, June 17, 2020, as he forward condolences and tributes on twitter. The legendary snooker player dies at the age of 66.
Really sad to hear that snooker player and commentator Willie Thorne has died.
Was only talking about him with @fouldsy147 recently on the Cricket Badger Podcast as “the most recognisable sportsman” for a time in England.#RIPWillie— CricketBadger (@cricket_badger) June 17, 2020
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Below are tributes and condolence messages by the beloved friends and loved ones of the deceased.
Sad news about Willie Thorne. Always remember him being gracious enough to sign my programme when he was sat in the stand at Gay Meadow (he was there watching his mate Gary Lineker) #RIPWillie pic.twitter.com/IMiWPIUwcZ
— Tom Foolery (@christopher7590) June 17, 2020
Just heard that Willie Thorne has passed away. Very sad news indeed!
A great player and a fantastic commentator. He hadn’t been in a good state recently but at least he’s at peace now!
A sad loss to snooker!
— ???????DJ Gandolfini??????? (@djk29_) June 17, 2020
Very sad to hear the passing of Willie Thorne at the age of 66. A very tortured soul who lived the highs and battled some terrible demons. Finally at peace after a really tough 20 years. Good memories of watching him play.
Very sad to hear the passing of Willie Thorne at the age of 66. A very tortured soul who lived the highs and battled some terrible demons. Finally at peace after a really tough 20 years. Good memories of watching him play.
— The SportsTrader (@SportsTrader_AU) June 17, 2020
Very sad to hear about Willie Thorne. I know if my Dad was still here, he’d be telling stories about what a gentleman he was. My Dad often refereed at the snooker club near where we lived when I was a child, and was immensely proud of doing so at games with Willie.
Very sad to hear about Willie Thorne. I know if my Dad was still here, he’d be telling stories about what a gentleman he was. My Dad often refereed at the snooker club near where we lived when I was a child, and was immensely proud of doing so at games with Willie. #RIPWillie pic.twitter.com/thRP3GOV4c
— Sarah Merritt (@Sareyware) June 17, 2020
Very sad to hear the passing of Willie Thorne at the age of 66. A very tortured soul who lived the highs and battled some terrible demons. Finally at peace after a really tough 20 years. Good memories of watching him play.
Very sad to hear the passing of Willie Thorne at the age of 66. A very tortured soul who lived the highs and battled some terrible demons. Finally at peace after a really tough 20 years. Good memories of watching him play.
— The SportsTrader (@SportsTrader_AU) June 17, 2020
RIP Willie..Many happy days spent in front of the tube as a kid watching you play at the Crucible with the Whirlwind and Hendry et al..Golden days for https://t.co/tZ7tAO2FhH will be missed #155#cueball#williethorne pic.twitter.com/H3RgGEsXI2
— ☝️??️Grammar Unit 2020⌨️☝️❤️ (@RossJKD82) June 17, 2020
RIP Willie Thorne.Very sad news indeed as any loss of life is.I met him at Wembley greyhounds years ago and he was fascinating to talk to.Yes he struggled with his gambling addiction,and no he didn’t win snooker titles his talent warranted,but he still had a great deal about him
RIP Willie Thorne.Very sad news indeed as any loss of life is.I met him at Wembley greyhounds years ago and he was fascinating to talk to.Yes he struggled with his gambling addiction,and no he didn’t win snooker titles his talent warranted,but he still had a great deal about him
— Matthew Payne (@Matthew82069336) June 17, 2020
I’m not that bothered celebs passing away but I have watched snooker for more years than I can remember. Willie Thorne and JV’s soft voices in commentary were perfect. To say I’m gutted doesn’t come close. R.I.P
I’m not that bothered celebs passing away but I have watched snooker for more years than I can remember. Willie Thorne and JV’s soft voices in commentary were perfect. To say I’m gutted doesn’t come close. R.I.P #williethorne pic.twitter.com/ofCcrZEqWa
— Lewis (@LoueyJUK) June 17, 2020
Terrible news about Willie Thorne. Always remember in what good part he rode the ‘Best Of Friends’ ribbing on Fantasy Football League, in addition to being a very talented sportsperson and all round decent fella. RIP.
Terrible news about Willie Thorne. Always remember in what good part he rode the ‘Best Of Friends’ ribbing on Fantasy Football League, in addition to being a very talented sportsperson and all round decent fella. RIP.
— Chris Stanley (@chrisstanley1) June 17, 2020
So sad to hear about the passing of Willie Thorne. When people talk about the era of characters in snooker, he was at the heart of it, and then he brought his wonderful personality and enthusiasm into the commentary box. RIP
— Chris Hammer (@ChrisHammer180) June 17, 2020
Terrible news about Willie Thorne
One of my favourite players growing up and one of my first ever bets (lost!) I loved his commentary, which always had great insights into how to compile breaks.
R.I.P.
— Political Gambler (@paulmotty) June 17, 2020
Terribly sad news this morning that Willie Thorne has passed away. One of the games great characters & commentators. He’ll be greatly missed. #RIP #MaximumMan
— TheGreenBaize (@TheGreenBaize) June 17, 2020
Very sad news to hear of the passing of Willie Thorne.
A very funny , kind hearted and genuine man who we had the pleasure to have worked with.
Thoughts with His family and friends. pic.twitter.com/7Ht96FznDC
— HC Promotions (@hc_promotions) June 17, 2020
Sad news about Willie Thorne. I wonder what the campaigning newspaper of the year will make of it all. https://t.co/CUAWBv2iuO
— Victor Devine (@vicdevine) June 17, 2020
As many of my old friends can atest (@jon_reeve) my snooker style was much like Willie Thorne. I affectively played the game like a war of attrition, grinding people down by playing constant safety shots.
RIP the master of the safety shot ? https://t.co/WUIWrKAxDY
— k.mar (@Kevmarmol_CT) June 17, 2020
I met Willie Thorne at Leicester Mercury Sports Awards we was Leicesters Magnificent 7 they attended 2011 Special Olympics World Games in Athens I was lucky to be part of the team
He Presented Leicester Mercury Sports Awards with @EmmaJessonTV https://t.co/qpQJdRkOZe
— Lee Penfold (@superstarlee) June 17, 2020
Just heard the sad news that Willie Thorne has passed away at such a young age … our thoughts are with his family and friends #RIPWillie will always remember our dance sketch to ‘walk this way’ mate.
— Bobby George (@BobbyGeorge180) June 17, 2020
#WillieThorne Sad news Willie Thorne has died age 66. Willie Thorne great snooker player, when snooker was at its best in 70s & 80s. Willie was a great commentator on snooker as well. R.I.P. ? ???? pic.twitter.com/dfIGWrW2XE
— ASKdes ????? (@ASK_des) June 17, 2020
Deeply, deeply saddened to hear that my friend Willie Thorne has passed away. One of life’s great characters. A marvellous snooker player and a lovely man, who’s potted his final black much too soon. RIP Willie.
— Gary Lineker (@GaryLineker) June 17, 2020
Sad news this morning about @TheWillieThorne passing away. Grew up watching the likes of himself, Alex Higgins, Terry Griffiths, Steve Davies etc. Thorne was a quiet man in comparasim to others of that era. Great man. True gentleman who will be sadly missed. RIP Willie Thorne
— Peter Moore (@PeterMooreSport) June 17, 2020
So sad to hear the news of Willie Thorne , he was kind , so generous with his time , and will be sorely missed by many . Thanks for all the good times pal . RIP WT #williethorne
— optimum racing (@optimum_racing) June 17, 2020
R.I.P Willie Thorne . Will forever remember @Smicer01 running though Colchester screaming Willie as he wanted a chat and a signature. Cracking bloke to talk to he will be missed.
— Ben Cooper (@coopemania) June 17, 2020
Very sorry to hear of the death of Willie Thorne aged 66, he was part of the reason why I enjoyed watching snooker so much growing up in the 70s & 80s: this is him completing a 106 break against Gary Wilkinson. pic.twitter.com/WP3CjnaBK0
— John pitchford ? (@Johnnypapa64) June 17, 2020
Very saddened to hear the news that Willie Thorne died in the early hours of this morning … he always had a great smile .
R.I.P. WILLIE @TheWillieThorne #williethorne #breakingnews https://t.co/kdiBcV4pFw pic.twitter.com/kH2IkdJtbI— jules annan (@jules_annan) June 17, 2020
Never was a fan of his commentary, but you can’t argue he was one of Snooker’s most recognisable and iconic characters. Was a pleasure to meet him and take his photo. He will be missed by many. RIP Willie Thorne ? #snooker #williethorne #legend pic.twitter.com/WGNWfR3OPp
— Stephen Kent (@Skent26) June 17, 2020
RIP Willie Thorne. I grew up in an era when snooker was huge and the TV viewing figures for major tournaments massive. Willie Thorne was not only a great player but a genuinely nice fella. I’ll continue to raise money for @bloodcancer_uk @BCUK_North to help beat blood cancer.
— Mark (@Mark74NUFC) June 17, 2020
So sad to hear of the passing of “The Great WT” #WillieThorne. A true entertainer, Mr Maximum Man. Will be sorely missed. Thoughts and love with all the Snooker family, players and fans. Rest Well Willie @WeAreWST #Snooker pic.twitter.com/CraTMAW0tI
— Jon (@JonnoDew) June 17, 2020
Wow! Cracking story. I saw him at my snooker club in the 80’s doing an exhibition night. Came across like a propa gent and amusing with it. He was also so much better at snooker than I thought and did some great tricks. RIP #WillieThorne
— TheLongerGame (@TheLongerGame) June 17, 2020
Devastating news re Willie Thorne. He hosted an exhibition in Folly Farm many years ago. He had the crowd in the palm of his hands. Cancer is horrible. We have lost a legend.
— Charlie Evans (@CharlieDEvans) June 17, 2020
Hi to all you Wonderful people out there who have so kindly followed me & any new people of course. Just would like to say Rest In Peace Willie Thorne who has died after Respiratory Failure & went into Septic Shock. Rest In Peace Willie & I hope Snooker Tables
Hi to all you Wonderful people out there who have so kindly followed me & any new people of course. Just would like to say Rest In Peace Willie Thorne who has died after Respiratory Failure & went into Septic Shock. Rest In Peace Willie & I hope Snooker Tables
— Anne Elizabeth Nicol (@annenicol71) June 17, 2020
Deeply, deeply saddened to hear that my friend Willie Thorne has passed away. One of life’s great characters. A marvellous snooker player and a lovely man, who’s potted his final black much too soon. RIP Willie.
Deeply, deeply saddened to hear that my friend Willie Thorne has passed away. One of life’s great characters. A marvellous snooker player and a lovely man, who’s potted his final black much too soon. RIP Willie.
— Gary Lineker (@GaryLineker) June 17, 2020
Loved Willie Thorne https://t.co/ul0mS6DYTG
— Joel “Lockin’ it down!” Hughes (@Joel_Hughes) June 17, 2020
Rest in peace Willie Thorne. My thoughts are with your family at this time. I Still remember the first time we met when you hosted the event in Gurnsey. With our planes delayed we sat talking for hours in the airport the next morning. #Rip #williethorne pic.twitter.com/M1nLovRowL
— Ryan Spencer (@RyanSpe87243653) June 17, 2020
Terribly sad news about Willie Thorne, one of the great snooker characters from the sport’s iconic 80s era.
RIP Mr Maximum pic.twitter.com/5HTwlAKWN1
— Paul Gadsby (@PaulJGadsby) June 17, 2020
RIP Willie Thorne, a pioneer of the golden age of snooker. One of the finest shot makers in the business, his entertainment around the table and behind the scenes will be missed. What a legend!!! #williethorne
— Kevin Ticehurst (@Brightonfan) June 17, 2020
?Snooker legend Willie Thorne has passed away after a battle with leukaemia.
Willie enjoyed a 26-year playing career in professional snooker, winning 14 worldwide titles and reaching the UK Championship final in 1985, before moving into commentary.#WillietHorne was 66. pic.twitter.com/HR3e7ARPfP
— ?️RIFF?️ (@goonerbeau) June 17, 2020
Sad news, RIP Willie Thorne https://t.co/Nu7x7XjmbU
— Josh Fitter (@JoshFitter95) June 17, 2020
Very sad to hear about Willie Thorne. Loved watching him play back in the day, and was a great commentator too. May he Rest In Peace. #williethorne pic.twitter.com/vQPJ5XlkMk
— Simon Delaney (@SimonDelaneyEsq) June 17, 2020
อดีตนักสนุกเกอร์ชาวอังกฤษระดับมือฉมัง “วิลลี่ ธอร์น” ได้ลาลับด้วยวัย 66 ปีเพราะระบบหายใจล้มเหลว
– ใครเป็นแฟนสนุกเกอร์ยุค ”ต๋อง ศิษย์ฉ่อย” ช่วงท็อปฟอร์ม คงจำ Willie Thorne ได้ดี เพราะเขาชอบทำแม็กซิมัมเบรกหรือทำเบรกสูงสุด 147 แต้มได้บ่อย จนได้รับฉายาว่า ”มิสเตอร์แม็กซิมัม” pic.twitter.com/mc5LyUPFqr— pone poyepoloye (@motorwars) June 17, 2020
Very sorry to hear of the death of Willie Thorne aged 66, he was part of the reason why I enjoyed watching snooker so much growing up in the 70s & 80s: this is him completing a 106 break against Gary Wilkinson. pic.twitter.com/WP3CjnaBK0
— John pitchford ? (@Johnnypapa64) June 17, 2020
Never was a fan of his commentary, but you can’t argue he was one of Snooker’s most recognisable and iconic characters. Was a pleasure to meet him and take his photo. He will be missed by many. RIP Willie Thorne ? #snooker #williethorne #legend pic.twitter.com/WGNWfR3OPp
— Stephen Kent (@Skent26) June 17, 2020
@bbc5live #williethorne RIP. So famous, he even had a racehorse named in his honour. Willysrightoncue. Forever famous for missing the easiest blue ever, which cost him a title.
— Kevin@amuseboucheistanbrew (@amusebouche13) June 17, 2020
Sad news about Willie Thorne. Spent many days at his snooker club growing up. Always found him great to listen to watching @BBCSnooker, both for his insights and stories. Top man. RIP, Willie.
— Bert (@BertLcfc) June 17, 2020
Sad to see the news Willie Thorne has passed away. Can’t recall watching him play, bit before my time, but grew up listening to him in the comms box, an iconic voice for snooker. RIP Willie #williethorne
— Dave Toms (@orientdave) June 17, 2020
Sad to hear the passing of @TheWillieThorne had the pleasure of meeting him and playing him 32 years ago #williethorne pic.twitter.com/ahfYjX3m2k
— Richard Betts* (@richardbetts70) June 17, 2020
A Snooker Superstar you were and always will be. An absolute ledge both in and outside of the game. Such sad news. Heartfelt condolences to his family. Willie Thorne RIP. #WillieThorne pic.twitter.com/rS5d80WoAJ
— #NoPasaran ✊ (@alargevat) June 17, 2020
RIP Willie Thorne. I grew up in an era when snooker was huge and the TV viewing figures for major tournaments massive. Willie Thorne was not only a great player but a genuinely nice fella. I’ll continue to raise money for @bloodcancer_uk @BCUK_North to help beat blood cancer.
— Mark (@Mark74NUFC) June 17, 2020
My Dad passed away a few weeks ago & he loved Willie Thorne. Hopefully he’ll be able to play a few frames with him up there! ?
— Maria Frost (@MentalMia) June 17, 2020
So Sad to hear about the loss of Willie Thorne. You will be sorely missed, especially with us snooker Fans. May you rest in peace now ???
— Beccy Grainger (@xmouseymoominx) June 17, 2020
Sad news about Willie Thorne. Made me think that when I was 10 I could name about 10 snooker players, loads of boxers, darts players, tennis players, golfers, athletes, etc. Nowadays, kids can hardly name any. I think that is a real shame.
Sad news about Willie Thorne. Made me think that when I was 10 I could name about 10 snooker players, loads of boxers, darts players, tennis players, golfers, athletes, etc. Nowadays, kids can hardly name any. I think that is a real shame.
— Steve Hotspur Pod (@hotspurspodcast) June 17, 2020
Sad news about Willie Thorne. Seemed a lovely guy from a era where snooker players were as recognisable as footballers.
— Mr P (@Parksie) June 17, 2020
Sad to hear the news of Willie Thorne passing away. I met him at a Variety Club charity day in honour of my Dad and Willie was the auctioneer. He was a really nice and funny man.
My thoughts are with his family at this time.#ripwilliethorne
— Ryan McGinnis (@rgemcginnis) June 17, 2020
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