Dickie Davies dead – Legendary sport presenter dies

Tributes have poured in following the death of legendary sports presenter Dickie Davies. The passing of Davies, who anchored World of Sport from 1968 until 1985, was announced on Sunday.

The news of Davies’ death was broken by former colleague Jim Rosenthal on social media. who “With huge sadness we announce Dickie Davies passed away this morning,” wrote Rosenthal. “So proud of his 20 years of World of Sport, 3 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.”

Former Sky Sports and Blue Peter presenter Simon Thomas took to Twitter to pay his tributes as he wrote: “Rest in peace Dickie Davies. Absolute giant of sports broadcasting.” Meanwhile, talkSPORT presenter Tom Ross penned: “So sad to hear that Dickie Davies has passed away – fantastic as presenter of World of Sport. RIP.

And BBC rugby commentator Andrew Sheridan said: “A legend of sports broadcasting and an integral part of my Saturday’s in my youth.”

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