Sad News: snooker legend dies at the age of 45 in an accident today

Sad News: snooker legend dies at the age of 45 in an accident today

The six-time world champion – who was nicknamed “Dracula” – is widely regarded as one of the greatest snooker players ever.

Six-time snooker world champion Ray Reardon has died at the age of 91.

The Welshman – widely regarded as one of the greatest snooker players ever – died on Friday after battling cancer, his wife Carol confirmed.

World Snooker said Reardon dominated the sport’s world championship in the 1970s in a similar manner to Steve Davis in the 1980s and Stephen Hendry in the 1990s.

Nicknamed “Dracula” due to his widow’s peak hairstyle, World Snooker said Reardon “was one of the most popular and charismatic figures of his era, loved by millions of fans for his brilliance on the table and good humour off it”.

Leading the tributes, snooker legend Jimmy White said: “Gutted to hear my very good friend Ray Reardon has passed away.

“A total class act and very kind to me when I was making my way in the game. A giant of the game. Rest in Peace mate.”