Farewell Alex Higgins

Since nobody else has done so, I've started a thread to say a farewell to the one and only Alex 'Hurricane' Higgins.

He was a complete nutter but so exciting to watch. RIP.

sad news. He really struggled in recent years with illnesses and addictions. RIP Alex.

Mr Higgins was one of my earliest memories of snooker and was always a favourite sportsman of mine.... he will be missed

RIP Alex

Im from n ireland and for all his faults alex higgins was one of the greatest snooker players the game has ever seen.Sad to say i saw him in belfast about 5 years ago and was shocked at how he had deteriorated and had lost basically everything it was a terrible end for him but as everyone here agrees he will be sorely missed and its very doubtful if we will see his like again on a snooker table i believe he was a one off and in full flow very exciting to watch.
RIP Alex 1949-2010

Alex was a great entertainer and made snooker popular to watch on TV and l don't think we will see the like of him again.

R.I.P Alex.

very sad news. i used to see him where i live as he used to live in blackburn which isnt far from me and he didnt look well for ages because of cancer and his addicitions but when he was in his prime he was one of the best snooker players ever

(25-07-2010 22:14 )Rammyrascal Wrote:  very sad news. i used to see him where i live as he used to live in blackburn which isnt far from me and he didnt look well for ages because of cancer and his addicitions but when he was in his prime he was one of the best snooker players ever

l saw him a couple of times in Blackburn (my home town) as well rammy him and Dennis Taylor who also lives in Blackburn.

Alex Higgins was the George Best of snooker. Never has the term 'Flawed Genius' seemed more appropriate. I went through my childhood watching him complete ridiculous clearances with numerous balls on cushions. The most instinctive player of his era and a daring shot maker. Of course he had his flaws and his problems but I remember all the good he brought to the sport above all else. Alex is a sad loss to his sport, his country and of course my heart goes out to his family at this time. RIP Alex Higgins.