Snooker legend Ray Reardon dies aged 91 as tributes pour in for six-time world champion
dailyrecord.co.ukSnooker titan Ray Reardon has died at the age of 91.Reardon dominated the snooker scene in the 1970s, bagging himself the World Snooker Championship title six times - in 1970, 1973, 1974, 1975, 1976 and 1978.
He's remembered not just for his game but also his playful 'Dracula' persona, which stemmed from his unique hairstyle. Despite his age, the Welsh snooker master was still active in the sport, even making headlines recently when he made a century break, becoming one of the oldest players to pull it off.
His legacy includes an MBE awarded in 1985, induction into the snooker Hall of Fame in 2011 and the presentation of the Welsh Open's Ray Reardon Trophy to its winner.John Virgo, former player and BBC pundit, took to Twitter to share his feelings, posting: "Sad news.
Ray Reardon passed away last night, it was a honour to have known him, a true great of our game RIP." Jimmy White, a fellow snooker legend, also tweeted to share his loss: "Gutted to hear my very good friend Ray Reardon has passed away.
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