He passed away aged 66.
Tributes have been pouring in for popular former player and commentator Willie Thorne, who has passed away aged 66.
Ken Doherty worked with Thorne in the commentary booth and said he was a joy to be around.
While another former world champion Dennis Taylor referred to him simply as ‘The Great One’.
Thorne lost his battle with leukaemia in Spain last night.
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