TV sports presenter Dickie Davies has died at the age of 94. Tributes have poured in from the sporting world on behalf of the broadcaster, known best for his stint on World of Sport, after he passed away on Sunday, February 19.The news was broken by former colleague Jim Rosenthal, who posted on social media: "With huge sadness, we announce Dickie Davies passed away this morning.
So proud of his 20 years of World of Sport, three Olympic Games and a brilliant career on the telly. "He is survived by a loving wife, two adoring sons, four grandkids and two beloved dogs." Rosenthal followed the tweet with a second post reading: "Would appreciate some privacy as we mourn and celebrate his life.
Dickie was a wonderful friend and colleague….RIP DD."The Mirror reports that Davies, from Cheshire, also went on to work for Eurosport before suffering a stroke in 1995.
He recovered and then fronted his own shown, Dickie Davies' Sporting Heroes. Following Rosenthal's tweet, a host of sports fans replied with their own posts of respect.
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