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BREAKING NEWS: Peter Alliss, the BBC's 'voice of golf', dies at 89
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msn.comPeter Alliss, the former BBC commentator known as 'the voice of golf', has died at the age of 89, the European Tour has announced.
Alliss, who won more than 20 tournaments during his career and played on eight Ryder Cup teams, died on Saturday evening at his home in Surrey.
A statement on behalf of the Alliss family read: 'It's with great sadness that we announce the passing of golfing and broadcast legend Peter Alliss.
Peter's death was unexpected but peaceful. Peter was a devoted husband, father and grandfather and his family ask for privacy at this difficult time. 'Having enjoyed great success as a player, Peter began his legendary broadcasting career with the BBC in 1961, going on to become our lead golf commentator in 1978.
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