Lord Fellatio Nelson 6,219 Posted April 5, 2017 1 hour ago, Switch said: Looking frail in this short video He doesnt look frail he just looks fucking old, which he is. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
maryportfuncity 10,655 Posted April 6, 2017 12 hours ago, msc said: Did he have a stroke? I missed that news if so. He had a two stroke back when he was racing motorcycles (seriously!) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sean 6,336 Posted April 15, 2017 Just watching him on channel 4 being interviewed.Looks and sounds pretty good I think.Good call dropping him this year. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The Mad Hatter 1,092 Posted April 15, 2017 22 minutes ago, Shaun of the Dead said: Just watching him on channel 4 being interviewed.Looks and sounds pretty good I think.Good call dropping him this year. But at his age he could drop dead at any minute. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
maryportfuncity 10,655 Posted October 10, 2017 3 hours ago, Sean said: 94 Today! A number three greater than the most grand prix wins (by Michael Schumacher) Doubtless Murray could still articulate that fact and reflect on the relative fortunes today of himself and Schumi Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CoffinLodger 1,248 Posted October 11, 2017 16 hours ago, Sean said: 94 Today! I wonder if we should start a 'Murray Walker or Nick Parsons Who will Die First' thread since they were born on the same day.For what it's worth my moneys on Murray. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bibliogryphon 9,588 Posted October 11, 2017 I would have to agree. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lard Bazaar 3,800 Posted October 11, 2017 I agree that it will probably be Murray first, but they are both absolute legends so hopefully not just yet. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The Brain 12 Posted January 6, 2019 Murray seems to be chasing after the age of his mother Elsie: 101-102. His father Graham carked it at only 66 years – perhaps related to the fact that he was often photographed with a cigarette or pipe in his mouth. For comparison, Graham's older broth er Eric reached 89 years. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
maryportfuncity 10,655 Posted January 11, 2019 On 06/01/2019 at 11:14, The Brain said: Murray seems to be chasing after the age of his mother Elsie: 101-102. His father Graham carked it at only 66 years – perhaps related to the fact that he was often photographed with a cigarette or pipe in his mouth. For comparison, Graham's older broth er Eric reached 89 years. Murray's dad raced TT bikes when the course and medical care were worse than today (when it's still a bloodbath by the standards of modern motor sports). Given that reality I doubt he worried about the dangers of smoking and you've got to respect the 66 years he did manage. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Redrumours 861 Posted January 12, 2019 2 hours ago, maryportfuncity said: Murray's dad raced TT bikes when the course and medical care were worse than today (when it's still a bloodbath by the standards of modern motor sports). Given that reality I doubt he worried about the dangers of smoking and you've got to respect the 66 years he did manage. Is that big number 19 an omen? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The Brain 12 Posted January 17, 2019 On 12/01/2019 at 09:04, maryportfuncity said: Murray's dad raced TT bikes when the course and medical care were worse than today (when it's still a bloodbath by the standards of modern motor sports). Given that reality I doubt he worried about the dangers of smoking and you've got to respect the 66 years he did manage. Correct. My father (who is 8 months older than Murray) quit smoking in 1960 because of the known cancer risk, and is still alive & kicking. The previous generation wasn't aware, so I don't accuse them of anything. I mentioned Graham's (possible) cause of death at age 66 only as a reason why Murray should anticipate a ripe old age like his mother's. (I've never seen Murray with a cigarette, so it seems a lesson was learnt). Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Redrumours 861 Posted February 12, 2019 On 12/01/2019 at 00:40, redrumours said: Is that big number 19 an omen? It is "Gordon Bank's" Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Redrumours 861 Posted February 12, 2019 On 11/01/2019 at 22:34, maryportfuncity said: Murray's dad raced TT bikes when the course and medical care were worse than today (when it's still a bloodbath by the standards of modern motor sports). Given that reality I doubt he worried about the dangers of smoking and you've got to respect the 66 years he did manage. As in. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Deathtreat23 189 Posted March 15, 2019 https://www.thetimes.co.uk/article/murray-walker-the-public-do-not-understand-how-talented-drivers-are-d9nfnpmc3 Still going strong at 95 it would seem. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Fergie86 376 Posted March 15, 2019 4 minutes ago, Deathtreat23 said: https://www.thetimes.co.uk/article/murray-walker-the-public-do-not-understand-how-talented-drivers-are-d9nfnpmc3 Still going strong at 95 it would seem. Don’t know if he will make 101 or 102 like his mother looks as if age is catching up with him look at his hands he has really bad circulation and starting to look frail though at 95 pushing 96 hardly surprising. I give him 3 years max, will be a sad day when Murray snuffs it, he is a legend. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
drol 11,957 Posted March 15, 2019 Ok. Only one hit this year. 1 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
msc 18,479 Posted May 28, 2019 If I make it to nearly 96, I want to be like Murray Walker, mentally aware enough to still write articles for The Times. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
maryportfuncity 10,655 Posted May 29, 2019 22 hours ago, msc said: If I make it to nearly 96, I want to be like Murray Walker, mentally aware enough to still write articles for The Times. Mentally sharp indeed - that point about Lauda setting up his car so's he could sneak that championship in 1984 by half a point is spot on. Prost - faster and in his prime - could do nowt about it. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Octopus of Odstock 2,203 Posted July 31, 2019 We don't see Murray as much as we used to. He wasn't at Goodwood or Silverstone this year whereas he would normally make at least one event. But he Is still out and about and travelling fair distances from his home https://www.motorsportmagazine.com/opinion/f1/murray-walker-royal-automobile-club-talk-show I would hope he's got a good few years yet but is getting noticeably frailer (albeit doing okay as he is nearly 96) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites