Paul Hunter RIP

lee_baby_simms

very sad to hear this:

http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/other_sports/snooker/6035879.stm

RIP:(

ctrl-alt-delete

terrible news

RIP

Ruu_Old

Ah, what a shame. A great player to watch. RIP.

county

bloody hell:eek: very sad indeed

Davey Devil

I have to say I wasn't a great fan of his originally however he gained my total respect as he was extremely brave going out to play when he still receiving treatment. I fully expected him to pull though so it's a massive shock and a great loss. R.I.P.

Pighead

Ah Jesus, thats terrible,thought the poor chap was on the mend. He was a cracking player. Th ematch where he beat Ronnie in the Masters Final a couple of years back(10-9) was one of the best I've seen. Would have definitely won a world title but for his illness. R.I.P

ANXIOUS

im very sad to hear that my thoughts and prayers are with his family
Ar dheis Dé go raibh a anam dilís

nah_biy!

Gutted =( Rode his missus during a mid session interval on numerous occasions [or so he claimed] what a nice fella, sad to see him go

lee_baby_simms

Pighead wrote:

Th ematch where he beat Ronnie in the Masters Final a couple of years back(10-9) was one of the best I've seen.

Agreed, i was just thinking about that match. Classic.

mike65

****! He was not only a fine player but one of the few who seemed to have any character and wit. I remember that final too. My mum will be sad (she liked him!).

Mike.

Oriel

Just found out about this. Very very sorry to hear it.

hawker27

what a shame indeed one so young with a great future in the game,next thing you know his gone very very sad.

R.I.P. paul you,ll always be rembered in the game,taughts at this moment go to his family.

Lunar Junkie

That's a desperate shame.. I was under the impression he was on the mend, it's a bit of a shock to hear he's passed away. Very talented player, I fully expected to see him take the World Championship at least once, and he also seemed to be a very likeable and humble guy. Rest in peace.

Xavi6

Absolutely gutted. Can't believe he died. I hadn't realised the cancer had come back so strong. He was a fantastic player and will be remembered as such.

Earned my respect for the interval sessions with his wife!!

He'll be sadly missed. RIP

cooker3

Wow, I can't believe it, I knew he was sick with cancer but didn't realise how bad it gotten.
Whats worse is he has a new born daughter

Really puts things into perspective.
RIP

Sangre

Looks like the hunter became the hunted.

kippy

Very sad indeed. Only 27-didnt realise he was that badly ill.
RIP

MrJoeSoap

Terrible news, RIP.

phantom_lord

Very surprised to hear of this, 27 is far too young.

RoundyMooney

This is very sad news.

One of the few characters left in an increasingly fading sport.

Jules

hugh loss for the game, great ambassador and a wonderful player. will be greatly missed.

Rockee

I honestly never knew he was sick!!! I couldnt believe it when I saw the name of the thread. Rest In Peace Paul.

el rabitos

very suprising news, i suppose you allay any real thoughts he would have died when u see him playing as often as he was. r.i.p

zuutroy

Davey Devil wrote:

I have to say I wasn't a great fan of his originally however he gained my total respect as he was extremely brave going out to play when he still receiving treatment. I fully expected him to pull though so it's a massive shock and a great loss. R.I.P.

My sentiments exactly. So few snooker players evoke any emotion these days, good or bad. A sad loss.

wyndham

V. sad. There will be a dark shadow over the snooker tour this year.

damienom

Very sad, interviewed him in City West a couple of years ago, was a gent.

Was only admitted to a hospice on Friday evening - a minutes silence to be held before all the play at the Spawell tomorrow.

Mossy Monk

knew he was sick but forgot about it then saw this thread. a shock

RIP

bbability

Very sad to hear the news.

Pigman II

That's a real shock. Usually I don't give a fiddlers for dead celebs or sports stars but he definetly deserves acknowledgement.

RIP.

jcoote

thats terrible he seemed very genuine and humble in any interview i've seen.

RIP

shady_dice

a great player who came across very well in interviews and it appears was as well liked amongst his peers as he was with his fans. a huge loss to the game. 27 years old with a baby daughter, really does put things in perspective. RIP

BreadBoard

Rip

Posy

Very, very sad news. I think everyone expected him to beat his illness. A great loss to the game, and a great loss to his family. May he rest in peace.

Straight Flush

Shocked to hear of his death. RIP Paul.

kensutz

Sat in the car on the way home and heard of his passing. What a shock, RIP Paul.

Package

thats shocking news,,, i had the pleasure of meeting this guy in england a few years back and played a couple of games of pool with him,,, a true gent was he, and im sure the world of snooker will miss him terrribly..


rip paul

m_stan

oh dear. what a loss. he's grand now but his poor family must be distraught. all in my prayers.

rip

DonkeyStyle \o/

:eek:
Thought he'd pulled through the worst of it... sadly surprised to learn of this

ziggy

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slave1

like most people here, thought he was through the worst and on the mend, out of the blue, shame, damn shame, twenty fooking seven, woke me up with a bolt this morning when I heard it whilst snoozing to the radio alarm

yom 1

RIP - admired his bravery to continue playin whilst receiving treatment

empirix

RIP Paul

Avns1s

What a sad day for snooker, sport in general and mostly, his young family. My thoughts are certainly with them at this time.

He really was a great player, a huge addition to the sport, and a great ambassabor for the game of snooker. It seems a bit surreal really. I remember the shock when it became public that he was battling with cancer but I don't think it crossed anyone's mind that he wouldn't beat it. I hadn't heard anything for a while so I suppose the news of his death came as an even bigger shock.

I will remember him for his eternal good humour and smiles regardless of what his scoreline read. He could always share a joke in a very good humoured way with his opponent.

He really will be missed. RIP.

miju

Avns1s wrote:

What a sad day for snooker, sport in general and mostly, his young family. My thoughts are certainly with them at this time.

He really was a great player, a huge addition to the sport, and a great ambassabor for the game of snooker. It seems a bit surreal really. I remember the shock when it became public that he was battling with cancer but I don't think it crossed anyone's mind that he wouldn't beat it. I hadn't heard anything for a while so I suppose the news of his death came as an even bigger shock.

I will remember him for his eternal good humour and smiles regardless of what his scoreline read. He could always share a joke in a very good humoured way with his opponent.

He really will be missed. RIP.

sums it all perfectly, he will be sadly missed, RIP

Nalz

Holy God, I didnt know about this at all. RIP Paul, a great professional and a fantastic snooker player

ianmc38

Just read this now on SkySports. Terrible news. RIP.

J.R.HARTLEY

terrible sad news, god help his family, and RIP Paul, a real loss.

Nalz

J.R.HARTLEY wrote:

terrible sad news, god help his family, and RIP Paul, a real loss.

was he married with kids?

flanzer

Terribly sad news. My thoughts are with the family he left behind. RIP Paul

Mental Mickey

He was married with a young daughter. Think she will turn 1 around Christmas time??

Heard it this morning on Sky News and was totally shocked!!! I knew he was ill, but didn't think he'd die that quickly.....???

R.I.P

Nalz

Mental Mickey wrote:

He was married with a young daughter. Think she will turn 1 around Christmas time??

Thats terrible. My thoughts are with both of them. Sad day for sport, missing one of snookers most loved and outgoing characters