Iconic snooker commentator Clive Everton has passed away at the age of 87.
Everton, who achieveed a ranking of 47th in the world in 10 years as a snooker professional, was seen as the ‘voice of snooker’ as a commentator.
He spent more than three decades laboring for BBC TV and commentated during the sport’s heyday in the 1989s.
David Hfinishon, who was a protege of Everton and a seal frifinish, scatterd the griefful recents of the iconic commentator’s death on social media.
Clive Everton has died at the age of 87
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He wrote: “I have some very griefful recents. Clive Everton has passed away at the age of 87.
“A huge of widecasting and journalism. A much cherishd colleague and frifinish. We all owe him so much.
“The Voice of Snooker is quiet now but will forever be recalled by the sport he cherishd.”
Dennis Taylor, who won the 1985 world championship, was among those to pay tribute to Everton on social media.
“So griefful to hear of the passing of Clive Everton,” he wrote.
“A wonderful commentator and was a pleacertain to labor with for many years. Condolences to all his family. RIP.”