Willie Thorne death: Snooker legend passes away aged 66 after leukaemia battle

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BBC Radio 2 before landing her job for BBC Sport.The 51-year-old is also a presenter on Channel 4 and BT Sport.But Clare’s TV success initially came at a price as her wife Alice Arnold became increasingly concerned about becoming the “housewife” to her significant other’s success.The pair met back in 1999 when they were working at the BBC together.Their first get-together was long before Clare would take the television industry by storm and swoop up presenting gigs at all the major TV broadcasters.And by 2006, they had entered into a civil partnership at Chiswick House.Clare and Alice went on to use the same venue when they finally tied the knot in 2015.But in a 2018 interview with The Times, Alice expressed how she feared that Clare’s success would create an imbalance between the two, though they both work in broadcasting and journalism.Speaking to the publication on why she became hesitant to jump into a relationship with Clare at first, Alice said: “To begin with I was especially concerned that Clare was in the media spotlight.“I didn't want to be with someone who needed looking after.“I didn't want the imbalance of being the housewife to her success."But the more time Alice began to spend with Clare, the more she realised that the latter wasn’t chasing success or fame.The former BBC Radio 4 newsreader explained how she felt a genuine connection to Clare, particularly because they came from the same profession.But becoming famous in the process of doing her day-to-day job was never something Clare focused her attention on.“As I got to know her, I realised she is not high maintenance at all,” Alice added.“In fact, because we both come from a media background, we are good sounding boards for each other.

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Willie Thorne was laid to rest on Wednesday to the strains of his wacky pop hit Snooker Loopy.

Snooker legend Willie Thorne bowed out in style as friends and family paid tribute to the sport’s “Mr Maximum.”

Willie Thorne’s funeral has taken place in Spain with fellow commentator John Virgo attending the service.Thorne died last week from respiratory failure following on from a diagnosis of leukaemia at the age of 66.

Mirror Online has reported.

Snooker legend Willie Thorne has died aged just 66 after loosing his battle against leukaemia.

Dancing On Ice pro Matt Evers has paid tribute to his pal Willie Thorne following his death aged 66.

Legendary snooker player Willie Thorne was originally taken to hospital last week with dangerously low blood pressure, before being placed in a coma at a Spanish hospital prior to his passing. Gary Lineker tweeted to his 7.5 million followers: “Deeply, deeply saddened to hear that my friend Willie Thorne has passed away."One of life’s great characters.

Snooker legend Willie Thorne has died at 66 after a short battle with leukaemia. The English former professional had been put into a coma on Sunday suffering from respiratory failure while receiving treatment for his leukaemia.

Snooker legend Willie Thorne has been put in a coma after being treated for leukaemia. The 66-year-old has been battling cancer since March but his condition began to rapidly deteriorate while he was being treated in Spain.

Snooker legend Willie Thorne has been placed into an induced coma in a hospital in Spain after suffering respiratory failure.The 66-year-old was admitted to hospital last week with a dangerously low blood pressure and now continues his battle to recover.Thorne, who announced he was battling leukemia in March, has had a GoFundMe page set up his name on behalf of his carer to help pay for his treatment.As of Tuesday lunchtime, the page has received over £17,000 in donations.Thorne’s carer Julie O’Neill wrote on the GoFundMe page: “The doctor called me yesterday to inform me that on Sunday Willie went into respiratory failure and he is now in an induced coma and mechanical ventilation.“They are treating him with three different antibiotics for

Snooker legend Willie Thorne has been placed in an induced coma after suffering respiratory failure.