‘An animal and a gentleman’: Tributes pour in for Ray Reardon after snooker legend’s death at 91
The IndependentSign up to our free sport newsletter for all the latest news on everything from cycling to boxing Sign up to our free sport email for all the latest news Sign up to our free sport email for all the latest news SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Tributes have been paid across the snooker world and beyond to six-time world champion Ray Reardon after the Welsh great died aged 91. Fellow Welsh world champion Mark Williams led tributes, saying: “Ray is one of the best sports people ever from Wales and the best snooker player. https://t.co/3tizuNx5iL — Piers Morgan July 20, 2024 Dennis Taylor, the 1985 world champion, tweeted: “So sad to hear of the passing of the great Ray Reardon. RIP Ray.” Jimmy White described Reardon as a “giant of the game”, posting: “Gutted to hear my very good friend Ray Reardon has passed away.