maryportfuncity 10,662 Posted March 13, 2021 1 minute ago, The Old Crem said: They just sent a BBC Sport push notification announcing it. Aye, okay Did the commend the DL Committee as well? Q/O official - https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/formula1/56388596 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dying Probably 579 Posted March 13, 2021 On 10/01/2021 at 08:03, Sir Charms said: I used him on some damn DP, disappointment. He will survive 2021 and be labelled 'immortal' Aged well. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Fergie86 376 Posted March 13, 2021 Really sad news a true legend listening to formula one commentary has never been the same since he retired. Some of his one liners had me in stitches like “There is Nothing wrong with that car except it’s on Fire.” and Murray Walker“There’s a body on the track” James Hunt”Umm I think that is a piece of body work of someone’s car on the track.” Genius. Murray got so excited by Formula one as he loved it so much but he actually really knew his stuff and had been around Motor racing forever. I was hoping he would make it to his 100 Birthday but it wasn’t to be. A true one off the likes we will never see again. RIP. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Octopus of Odstock 2,206 Posted March 13, 2021 Absolutely devastated at this news. I knew Murray well. Very recently he was moved to a care home when he got frailer. Just... Very upset but at least I had the great privilege of having a lot of quality time with him for which I will be thankful. 17 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DCI Frank Burnside 3,887 Posted March 13, 2021 One of the greats of sports commentary. Not many left now IMO RIP Murray 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kenny 283 Posted March 13, 2021 So Walker is black flagged on his 98th lap of the sun. Thank for everything, Murray! RIP 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lafaucheuse 4,052 Posted March 13, 2021 God !! Before Phil ? Amazing Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
arghton 6,776 Posted March 13, 2021 Rest in Peace Murray Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Deathrace 1,171 Posted March 13, 2021 RIP Hurry Talker Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
friedbutty 41 Posted March 13, 2021 2 minutes ago, Lafaucheuse said: God !! Before Phil ? Amazing Phil's not annoyingly close enough to his 100th yet. In about 2 months. Rest in Peace to this racing ledgend. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RoverAndOut 4,746 Posted March 13, 2021 Allis and Murray gone inside 6 months of each other. Two voices of their sports. I grew up in the last stages of Murray's career, but so many of the sport's most memorable moments are elevated by his commentary. At the end of the day, he was just a fan like the rest of us, getting swept up in the moment through the triumphs and disasters. Rest in Peace, Murray, you've earned it. A consummate professional until the very end. And I'm going to stop now, because I've got a lump in my throat. 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
msc 18,490 Posted March 13, 2021 Very sad to hear this. Murray Walker was one of the greats of commentary, a voice of enduring exciting and enthusiasm for his sport which was contagious, even if, like me, you weren't normally into racing. He lived a good long life and going by interviews and his writing was still mentally there till almost the end, but still - sad news. 4 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lafaucheuse 4,052 Posted March 13, 2021 Honestly I never heard of him 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ECG 32 Posted March 13, 2021 I'm a bit too young to have heard of him. However, it sounds like he lived a good life. May he rest in peace. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Toast 16,161 Posted March 13, 2021 "Legendary" is a term often applied and seldom merited, but in this case we have lost a truly legendary person. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DCI Frank Burnside 3,887 Posted March 13, 2021 Some absolute classics https://www.eurosport.co.uk/formula-1/funniest-ever-murrayisms-a-tribute-to-the-marvellous-murray-walker_sto4739312/story "The lead car is absolutely unique, except for the one behind it which is identical." 6 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Grim Up North 3,727 Posted March 13, 2021 Murray Walker and Peter Alliss within a few months - two commentating legends. RIP to someone who even managed to make motor racing seem slightly interesting. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tomarse 84 Posted March 13, 2021 Proper bone fide legend. Did quite a varied amount of motorsport commentary before his almost permanent F1 fixture. Even powerboat racing in the late 70s early 80s in the docks in Bristol had his voice. This in BTCC was always my fav. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Redrumours 861 Posted March 13, 2021 I take no pleasure in picking Murray.. R.I.P. To a legend in our lifetime. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Putin 423 Posted March 13, 2021 On 15/08/2020 at 13:18, CoffinLodger said: I think he's one of those oldies who you are convinced will make 100 then go suddenly at 96 or 97 , much like Nicholas Parsons. He may not be a hit this year, but deffo keep him on the list for next year. edit Just found out that he and Parsons were both born on the same day ! I honestly didn't know that! Well predicted to say the least Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Apostate 14 Posted March 13, 2021 Unlike some other sporting commentators he retired before his powers faded. Amazingly I remember he then made a come back on Radio 5 when he was in his 80s - he was as good as ever. RIP. Barry Sheene giving Kenny Roberts the finger - "and Sheene is waving at Roberts!" LOL Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
harrymcnallysblueandwhitearmy 1,696 Posted March 13, 2021 3 hours ago, Octopus of Odstock said: Absolutely devastated at this news. I knew Murray well. Very recently he was moved to a care home when he got frailer. Just... Very upset but at least I had the great privilege of having a lot of quality time with him for which I will be thankful. Hated motor racing, but loved a bit of Murray mania. Sorry about your mate Ocky, and RIP to the man. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dodrade 94 Posted March 14, 2021 3 hours ago, Apostate said: Unlike some other sporting commentators he retired before his powers faded. Amazingly I remember he then made a come back on Radio 5 when he was in his 80s - he was as good as ever. RIP. Barry Sheene giving Kenny Roberts the finger - "and Sheene is waving at Roberts!" LOL I don't he think he was quite as sharp in his last couple of years of F1, which is why I was surprised he lasted so long afterwards. His best years I think were with James Hunt. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
