What happened Willie Thorne?

Tragic snooker star Willie Thorne’s ex-wife has told how the BBC broke his heart by sacking him. But Jill said Willie – who died from leukaemia aged 66 in June – never got a reason for being axed. Jill said: “Willie loved that job and was loved by the ex-pros and fans.

Is Willie Thorne still alive?

Deceased (1954–2020)
Willie Thorne/Living or Deceased

Was Willie Thorne still married?

While he was married to Ms Saxby, now 60, they lived in Broughton Astley, Leicestershire, until they split after 24 years – mainly due to the sports star’s gambling addiction, which saw him borrow up to £1million. Ms Saxby had been trying to make their relationship work, but his addiction had made it impossible.

Is Willie Thorne ill?

Illness and death On 16 June 2020, he was placed in an induced coma after suffering respiratory failure in hospital in Spain. On 17 June 2020, his carer reported that Thorne had gone into septic shock, was not responding to treatment, and died after his life support was withdrawn, aged 66.

Where is Willie Thorne buried?

Jill said that after Willie died in June in Spain aged 66 she wanted to hold a memorial in the UK then scatter his ashes. But his kids brought home his ashes after the funeral close to Torrevieja, near his home on the Costa Blanca.

What is John Virgo doing now?

Career as exhibition player and TV commentator He is now a TV snooker commentator, working primarily during the BBC’s coverage of ranking events. From 1991 to 2002, Virgo was co-presenter of the snooker-based TV game show Big Break with Jim Davidson.

Where does Denis Taylor live?

Taylor currently lives in Llay near Wrexham. His son Damien is a professional golf coach.

How old is Dennis Taylor?

72 years (January 19, 1949)
Dennis Taylor/Age

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Is Steve Davis still married?

Although he was on the board of Leyton Orient F.C., he has been a Charlton Athletic F.C. fan most of his life. He divorced his first wife Judith in 2005 after 15 years of marriage. They had two sons: Greg (born in 1991) and Jack (born in 1993).

Is Mark Selby married?

Vikki Laytonm. 2011
Mark Selby/Spouse