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Bob Willis has died

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derxa · 04/12/2019 18:19

I don't expect many replies but I was shocked at the announcement of the death of Bob Willis. Cricketing legend and pundit extraordinaire.
Such a witty man.

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Sandsnake · 04/12/2019 18:25

He was a legend. I was really sad to hear about his death. RIP Bob.

SageMist · 04/12/2019 18:25

Oh no. I have fond memories watching him bowl for England while I should have been revising for my o levels!

Holymolymackerel · 04/12/2019 19:29

Very sad. Was one of my late father's favourites.

MarySidney · 04/12/2019 19:33

And no great age, either. Was quite shocked and sad to see this on the bbc. Headingley '81 was one of the great Test Matches.

BigChocFrenzy · 06/12/2019 15:58

I remember many happy hours listening to Radio 3 Test Match Special, with Johnners, Henry Blofeld & co describing him bowling

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