syston_fox Posted 9 October 2006 Posted 9 October 2006 Just been announced that he's passed away at the age of 27 after losing his battle with cancer. Can't believe it - i thought he'd beaten it! A huge loss to the sport of snooker. RIP
syston_fox Posted 9 October 2006 Author Posted 9 October 2006 Paul Hunter has died at the age of 27 after a battle with cancer. The Leeds player was taken into the Kirkwood Hospice in Huddersfield last Friday and died on Monday evening. The three-time Wembley Masters champion was diagnosed with dozens of neuro endocrine tumours on the lining of his stomach in March 2005. Despite chemotherapy treatment, Hunter continued to compete professionally but won only one match last season and fell from fifth to 34th in the rankings. Hunter turned professional at the age of 16 in 1995 and won his first major title, the 1998 Welsh Open, at the age of 19. He also won the Welsh title in 2002 and picked up the British Open trophy the same year but he will be best remembered for his exploits at Wembley. Hunter recovered from 7-3 down to beat Fergal O'Brien 10-9 in the 2001 final and fought back from 5-0 to beat Mark Williams 10-9 in the final a year later. He completed a hat-trick of Masters victories in 2004 when he came from 7-2 down to beat Ronnie O'Sullivan 10-9. Hunter's best World Championship performance was reaching the semi-finals in 2003, where he led Ken Doherty 15-9 before the Irishman stormed back to win 17-16. Hunter would have been 28 on Saturday. He leaves a wife, Lindsey, and a daughter, Evie Rose, who was born on Boxing Day of last year.
Janx Posted 9 October 2006 Posted 9 October 2006 Just been announced that he's passed away at the age of 27 after losing his battle with cancer. Can't believe it - i thought he'd beaten it! A huge loss to the sport of snooker. RIP God that is terrible.... poor bloke...all the best to the family
Ultra Posted 9 October 2006 Posted 9 October 2006 Absolute tragedy. He was one of the brightest talents in the game before his illness. I'm sure he'll be missed by all who were fortunate enough to see him play. Deepest condolences to his family.
Maybes Posted 9 October 2006 Posted 9 October 2006 Real bad news. Can only feel for his wife and daughter RIP
Bert Posted 9 October 2006 Posted 9 October 2006 How very sad, what a great player he was. May he rest in peace. My condolences to his family.
Tommeh Posted 9 October 2006 Posted 9 October 2006 extremely sad news , my Condolences go out to his family, he was a great player and will be sadly missed R.I.P Paul Hunter
Leicester_Mad Posted 10 October 2006 Posted 10 October 2006 wow what a shock! Really did think he was a tremendous bloke playing on through his chemo! Afterall most footballers stop playing due to a cold!! Thought he had beaten the cancer but sadly not. Thoughts are with his family and may he remembered for years to come. R.I.P. Paul Hunter.
Dellyjo Posted 10 October 2006 Posted 10 October 2006 Snooker player, Paul Hunter has lost his battle with cancer aged 27. RIP
Monk Posted 10 October 2006 Posted 10 October 2006 Absolutely gutted. He was a legend, and someone who could have beaten Ronnie on his day!
Strokes Posted 10 October 2006 Posted 10 October 2006 Absolutely gutted. He was a legend, and someone who could have beaten Ronnie on his day! How tragic, poor bastard is never going to see his daughter grow up.
Katy Posted 10 October 2006 Posted 10 October 2006 Really sad news, puts everything into perspective really doesn't it. It would have been his birthday on saturday too apparently
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