Apart from what the public will rightly remember him for, I will remember him as someone who adored his children, an avid reader, who could converse for hours about books and who had a high intellect. Despite outward appearances he could be like a little boy lost who hated being on his own - he craved company. He was funny, witty, very charming and he had a real empathy for those less fortunate than himself. May he rest in eternal peace.
Thanks from a Norn Iron ex pat, for posting this newscast. Pity the BBC couldn't manage to do the same on their website, without it freezing up. Sad to see him go. Like him or loathe him, he was a legend , a gifted player and a character... things that the "Only famous for being famous" world, is sadly lacking.
legend,1982 semi-final against jimmy white was a classic,alex always played better in the evening sessions after he had a few pints,they dont make em like you any more, no personalities in snooker its hard to watch that was never the case when alex was on R.I.P. mate
The game of snooker and it's current popularity owes so much to Alex; it's sad that a few more high profile faces aren't visible amongst the mourners (thank you Jimmy W).
On the few occasions that I was privileged to meet him, he always came across as amiable, good humoured (perhaps even a bit vulnerable). Yes, I'm sure he did have quite a few problems to cope with: The phrase "There but for the grace of God...." comes to mind!
God bless Alex Higgins. This man brought together the people of Ireland,North and south. Hope you are at peace Alex. You will be missed. From across the pond we will never see your likes again. RIP.
Anyone remember when Alex used to enter the snooker arena wearing a hat I think this was in the seventies because I was a kid then and I remember seeing him wearing the hat they were good times for alex then.
@anlorgain Alex higgins had his good and bad time I think we should just remember him for his good times and that is a snooker genius who made the game what it is today - without alex snooker would not be as popular as it is today. More and more people watched snooker on tv because they wanted to see the hurricane. He brought in the millions of tv viewers because of the skill that he had. RIP to Alex a great snooker legend who will be missed but not forgotten in the history of the game
When they film Jimmy white at 0.37, the snooker player on the right is Tony Knowles
Visonu 8 months ago
@LatinPercussion up to 60, unfortunately....
pikewerfer 11 months ago
@pikewerfer Smoking that much is playing with fire, i'm a smoker, but only 20 a day, 60 is just asking for cancer.
MatthewDavidParr 9 months ago
His daughter is Hot.
steptoesaunt 11 months ago
I thought the Dean spoke a lot of sense, and Lauren Higgins spoke beautifully! Let's just remember Alex Higgins for all the entertainment he gave.
converse91970 1 year ago
Apart from what the public will rightly remember him for, I will remember him as someone who adored his children, an avid reader, who could converse for hours about books and who had a high intellect. Despite outward appearances he could be like a little boy lost who hated being on his own - he craved company. He was funny, witty, very charming and he had a real empathy for those less fortunate than himself. May he rest in eternal peace.
feetinthewishingwell 1 year ago
Thanks from a Norn Iron ex pat, for posting this newscast. Pity the BBC couldn't manage to do the same on their website, without it freezing up. Sad to see him go. Like him or loathe him, he was a legend , a gifted player and a character... things that the "Only famous for being famous" world, is sadly lacking.
kerplunk001 1 year ago
legend,1982 semi-final against jimmy white was a classic,alex always played better in the evening sessions after he had a few pints,they dont make em like you any more, no personalities in snooker its hard to watch that was never the case when alex was on R.I.P. mate
pauldo1970 1 year ago
Many thanks for posting this tribute.
The game of snooker and it's current popularity owes so much to Alex; it's sad that a few more high profile faces aren't visible amongst the mourners (thank you Jimmy W).
On the few occasions that I was privileged to meet him, he always came across as amiable, good humoured (perhaps even a bit vulnerable). Yes, I'm sure he did have quite a few problems to cope with: The phrase "There but for the grace of God...." comes to mind!
God bless Alex !
Ampex196 1 year ago
RIP the Hurrican...legend, genius and the ultimate entertainer
shenstone 1 year ago
God bless Alex Higgins. This man brought together the people of Ireland,North and south. Hope you are at peace Alex. You will be missed. From across the pond we will never see your likes again. RIP.
tinkerggg 1 year ago
Alex is now buried in a graveyard in between a Jamaican and a Chinaman,he's snookered between the black and the yellow.
davey7601 1 year ago
Anyone remember when Alex used to enter the snooker arena wearing a hat I think this was in the seventies because I was a kid then and I remember seeing him wearing the hat they were good times for alex then.
Ietterposter 1 year ago
@Ietterposter I certainly do remember his hat!
You're absolutely right when you say that he brought millions of tv viewers to snooker.
Ampex196 1 year ago
@anlorgain Alex higgins had his good and bad time I think we should just remember him for his good times and that is a snooker genius who made the game what it is today - without alex snooker would not be as popular as it is today. More and more people watched snooker on tv because they wanted to see the hurricane. He brought in the millions of tv viewers because of the skill that he had. RIP to Alex a great snooker legend who will be missed but not forgotten in the history of the game
Ietterposter 1 year ago