Farewell to a legend...........
 

RIP Seve - one of only a small handful of sporting superstars that I can happily say it was nothing less than a privilege to watch.

The fact that he is gone, and he is the same age as me, is rather sobering.

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Whilst gravely ill I was not aware he had actually passed....

http://www.foxsports.com.au/golf/gol...-1226051628833

"Golfer Justin Rose apologised profusely after mistakenly tweeting bout the death of Spanish golf legend Seve Ballesteros, who is gravely ill. ..." 1hr ago....

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http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/golf/13311206.stm

Seve Ballesteros condition is deteriorating, say family

BBC reports his condition as worsening, rather than reporting his demise?

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What?? It's on every TV channel, and they are quoting a 'family statement'. Even Wikipedia has him shown as dead.

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-13320288

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Wow it appears there was some confusion, up until 1/2hr ago the link NB posted stated he was gravely ill but that his family said he continued to fight. That same link now reports his death.... All a bit irrelevant now anyway....

It a sad loss, he was an amazingly naturally gifted talent, a true legend of the game and a great ambassador for sport in general. Such a shame that he died so young....

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From Lionheart:

Farewell to probably the greatest golfer Europe has ever produced and a fine gentleman too. Not only the same age as Deano, but also myself...and a certain Bin Ladin person.

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Confirmed now.

http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/golf/13311206.stm

sad news, RIP indeed. :(

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Dean: your profile pic is the best..I just loved his smile....