Loss of a Legend

[Ross]

...and I'm not talking about George Best - I think he's a bit before my time

Was saddened to arrive at work, flick on the news and see the announcement of the death of Richard Burns. Quite a shock as I thought he'd made a recovery from brain cancer and was looking forward to his return to rally racing. So this is just a tribute to a top guy; one of the few remaining 'gentlemen' in the racing world.

Ross

[flossymeister]

That's devastating news. I thought he was on the mend too. Such a great driver and always seemed like a nice bloke too.

[DJones]

Its a shame nice guy.

[slim]

devastating news.

[4WheelDrifter]

That's very very sad news. The loss of Englands only WRC champion. A friend of my girlfriend knew him, but this is the first I've heard of this terrible news. I really hoped he had a chance of recovering, even if the odds were against him.

[rotoryboy]

RIP, What a shame. Seems it's a sad week for sports fans allround

[Floppy]

Very sad news
May he rest in peace...

[Jas11n]

Sad news indeed
RIP.

[A6 2,7Biturbo]

Being a big rally fan, it's very very sad to hear this...
Indeed a legendary person in the world of the rallysport.
RIP

[vonbeck]

yeh im gutted to only 34 what a waste
RIP
simon

[euans2]

what a sad week this has been. First george best then Mr Miagie and now Richard Burns

Richard Burns was an outstanding driver and a genuing guy. My thoughts go out to his friends and family.

RIP Richard. You will be missed by all

[Keeper of The Kitten]

Yes, totally agree: loss of a fine driver, much too young (and not through any fault of his own).

He was indeed on the mend but had recently deteriorated. Nevertheless it still came as a shock when I found out he had died.

Martin Cutting

[s2_southwest]

This is terrible, first news of him i have heard in a long time, as many i thought he was on the "road" to recovery, he will be missed, RIP Richard.

[europeanme]

I was stunned by this news, I thought he was on the road to recovery...
RIP Rich.....

[Fat Audi 80]

Another Sad day... RIP Richard.