Sir Peter O'Sullevan has passed away, aged 97.
The BBC horse-racing commentator, dubbed 'the Voice of Racing', died at home in London following a long illness.
During his career, he commentated on 50 Grand Nationals and a massive 14,000 races in total before retiring in 1997.
BBC Sport's Frank Keogh paid tribute to O'Sullevan: "His honeyed tones were the rhythmic racing backdrop to my upbringing, the comforting BBC voice in the corner calling home thoroughbreds.
"Big races brought big stories and the 'Voice of Racing' knew how to deliver."
He added: "Even through illness, he was bright, funny and dignified. The ultimate gentleman, who will be deeply missed."
Incomparable, irreplaceable, indelible. Sir Peter will never be matched & never forgotten. The ultimate pro & the definition of a gentleman
— Clare Balding (@clarebalding) July 29, 2015
Following his retirement, O'Sullevan set up a charitable trust which raised around £3.5 million for animal and racing-related charities.
He also wrote about...
The BBC horse-racing commentator, dubbed 'the Voice of Racing', died at home in London following a long illness.
During his career, he commentated on 50 Grand Nationals and a massive 14,000 races in total before retiring in 1997.
BBC Sport's Frank Keogh paid tribute to O'Sullevan: "His honeyed tones were the rhythmic racing backdrop to my upbringing, the comforting BBC voice in the corner calling home thoroughbreds.
"Big races brought big stories and the 'Voice of Racing' knew how to deliver."
He added: "Even through illness, he was bright, funny and dignified. The ultimate gentleman, who will be deeply missed."
Incomparable, irreplaceable, indelible. Sir Peter will never be matched & never forgotten. The ultimate pro & the definition of a gentleman
— Clare Balding (@clarebalding) July 29, 2015
Following his retirement, O'Sullevan set up a charitable trust which raised around £3.5 million for animal and racing-related charities.
He also wrote about...
- 7/29/2015
- Digital Spy
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