Willie THORNE Snooker legend Willie Thorne died on June 17, aged 66, after a short battle with leukaemia.
Willie Thorne dead: Snooker legend dies aged 66 after leukaemia battle ... "This will now pay for his funeral. Fellow cueman John Virgo, 74, read a eulogy as 100 friends and family gathered in Spain to pay their respects to the star who died of sepsis last week aged 66. "Willie will be a great loss to those he has left behind. Or perhaps you're a Chelsea fan waiting for news on Kai Havertz?Well then sign up for the brilliant new Daily Star Sport email newsletter!From the latest transfer news to the agenda-setting stories, get it all in your email inbox.Simply type your email address into the box at the top of this article and hit 'subscribe'. Ourexplains more about how we use your data, and your rights. News Corp is a network of leading companies in the worlds of diversified media, news, education, and information services.FAMILY and friends paid tribute to snooker legend Willie Thorne at a funeral service today.Around 100 mourners gathered to remember Willie, 66, in Spain after his death last week from septic shock as he battled leukaemia.His twin sons, Tristan and Kieran, 35, and daughter Tahli, 32, had jetted from Britain to pay their respects at Dehesa De Campoamor, near Torrevieja on the Costa Blanca.Chas and Dave's smash-hit “Snooker Loopy” played at the end of the snooker ace' send-off at at the Parroquia Cristo Resucitado church.Close pal, John Virgo, 74, read a eulogy at the service, which was also attended by carers who looked after Willie when he fell ill before his death.John said: "When we were doing Pot Black they were looking for a good looking player, and Willie beat me to it. Ronnie O'Sullivan has penned a heartfelt tribute to 'beautiful man' Willie Thorne after the snooker icon's tragic death on Wednesday morning.
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Nicknamed Mr Maximum - for holding the record for most maximum 147 breaks - he won 14 worldwide titles, and reached the final of the UK Championship in 1985, losing to Steve Davis having led the tie 13-8 at one stage. "I know how much you love me and you know how much I love you. John Virgo (L), seen with one of the sons of Willie Thorne, read a eulogy at the service Credits: Andrew Atkinson.
You can find out more information on our email newsletter Among the congregation – many of whom wore black face masks – were Willie's daughter Tahli (corr), 32, and twin sons Tristan and Kieran, 35, who had flown in from Britain.Willie's carer Julie O'Neill, 38, who helped crowdfund the cash-strapped star's treatment, said the service was `lovely'.“Everyone did him really proud. He underwent three blood transfusions and treatment for a virus as well as MRI scans and heart checks following his admission to Torrevieja Hospital on May 2.He was also faced with gout, which causes swelling and pain around the joints, and a water infection once treatment for the leukaemia began. RIP Willie. We will miss his jokes, and he could joke could Willie. Willie Thorne began his professional snooker career in 1975, reaching a career-high world ranking of seven in 1987 and 1994. Willie Thorne, who was diagnosed with leukaemia in March this year, passed away after suffering respiratory failure, Mirror Online has reported. FAMILY and friends paid tribute to snooker legend Willie Thorne at a funeral service today.
FAMILY and friends paid tribute to snooker legend Willie Thorne at a funeral service today. "He added: "I cannot believe that I am here today at the church, saying all this.
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