'Voice of snooker' Clive Everton dies aged 87

Snooker commentator Clive Everton has died at the age of 87.

Everton was described as the "voice of the sport" by the World Snooker Tour following the announcement of his death today.

The governing body said in a statement on X: "Clive Everton, one of snooker's greatest ever commentators and voice of the sport, has died at the age of 87.

"Everton devoted his life to snooker and covered the some of the sport’s most historic moments as a broadcaster and journalist."

Everton was a former player, reaching number 47 in the world, but was better known for his lengthy stint in the BBC commentary box, first starting in the 1970s.

He started well-known magazine Snooker Scene in 1972 and was awarded an MBE in 2019.

His death comes in the week where, fittingly, players are vying for the Clive Everton Trophy at the British Open in Cheltenham.

Clive Everton has been awarded an MBE