Jimmy White tells Stephen Hendry he's been diagnosed with life-changing health condition

Snooker legend Jimmy White revealed he has been living with ADHD while speaking to Stephen Hendry.

The six-time World Championship runner-up, who has previously spoken about his struggles with alcohol, drugs and gambling, believes the condition significantly impacted his career. White, who is still competing today at the age of 62, is known as being one of the more unpredictable players to have picked up a cue.

In October 2024, his impulsiveness reached a new high when he abruptly left the Northern Ireland Open mid-frame while playing against Martin O'Donnell. Looking back on many moments in his career, White admits the diagnosis has been somewhat of an epiphany.

Speaking on Stephen Hendry's Cue Tips, he said: "I got diagnosed with ADHD about two years ago, so I've had to work that out. With ADHD, you think about 15 things at once, you are all over the office.

"So, I'm now down to, sort of, normal. I have to be medicated and all that and it's completely changed my life, it's brilliant. But when you're under pressure, looking back, all these thoughts were going through my mind and all of a sudden, I'm starting to miss everything.

"So, like, the pockets might be closing up as I'm hitting them and the balls becoming like footballs. That, for me now, looking back, if I'd have known what I had, I'd have been able to refocus better.

"That was a big thing. I think a couple of players have got ADHD. That's why I'm trying to work with [Peter] Ebdon, getting it down to basics."

The NHS website states ADHD (Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder) is a condition that affects an individual's behaviour and can cause people to "have trouble concentrating" and "act on impulse". It also states the condition is usually noticed and