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Snooker legend Alex Higgins has died

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  1. south

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    Retired professional snooker Player Alex Higgins has died at the age of 61.
    Saturday, 24 July 2010


    Higgins, who was born in Belfast, was crowned World Champion on two occasions and was also runner-up twice.

    He was also a former World Doubles Champion and won the World Cup three times with the All Ireland team.

    Higgins has been married twice and has a son and a daughter with his ex-wife Lynn
     
    #1 south, Jul 24, 2010
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    jesus, thats really sad. Read his autobiography last year. Immensely talented sportsman, shame he'll be remembered more for his vices.

    RIP
     
    #2 welshy1, Jul 24, 2010
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    Very sad to hear this.RIP Alex Higgins.One of the most naturally gifted Snooker players ever.
     
    #3 Colm75, Jul 24, 2010
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    R.I.P Alex
     
    #4 Irishlad, Jul 24, 2010
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    Rip
     
    #5 Ron1892, Jul 24, 2010
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    RIP Alex
     
    #6 Wayne, Jul 24, 2010
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    The most colorful and talented player to have ever graced the game. A true legend.
    RIP
     
    #7 D7Hooper, Jul 24, 2010
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    Rip
     
    #8 serpheus, Jul 24, 2010
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    He was a true great at the game. Sad to hear the news of his passing. I always remember the BBC done a clip on him with Culture Club - Victims the background music.

    I will always remember the year he played in the Mosconi Cup, magic.
     
    #9 SOC, Jul 24, 2010
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    Agreed.

    RIP Alex.
     
    #10 RedWally, Jul 24, 2010
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    Very sad news.A true Legend

    RIP Alex
     
    #11 Beanokelly, Jul 24, 2010
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    sad news alright RIP ALEX
     
    #12 up the pool, Jul 24, 2010
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    R.i.p.
     
    #13 vodkacolly, Jul 24, 2010
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    Sad news.Seen him many times at goffs. Really was loved by the crowds RIP
     
    #14 leixlip kopite, Jul 24, 2010
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    Atrue character . R.I.P
     
    #15 The beard, Jul 24, 2010
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    Sad news. RIP The Hurricane
     
    #16 Span Molby, Jul 24, 2010
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    The nickname 'the hurricane' was probably the most accurate nickname ever for a sportsman. I just hope that some of his earlier tournament play is shown on a TV tribute to Alex. His long screw pots were the greatest I have ever seen. A true legend haunted by his own demons.
     
    #17 redabbey, Jul 24, 2010
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    Rip
     
    #18 Garrett, Jul 25, 2010
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    RIP, another gone before his time
     
    #19 Huggie, Jul 25, 2010
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    Interesting documentary on RTE 1 tonight at 1035.The Alex Higgins Story.Includes an interview from 2005.Should be worth a look.
     
    #20 Colm75, Aug 9, 2010
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