R.I.P. Richard Burns (Merged)

[m0rk]

Yup - just saw it on the beeb breakfast news, the sports guy seemed genuinely shocked...

Like tris said - I always expected to see him back in a car once he was better....

 

[GrayT]

RIP Richard Burns

http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/motorsport/world_rally/4472642.stm
Died far, far too young. I thought he had recovered from his brain tumour some time ago, so the news was something of a shock this morning. A very level headed young man who at least relised his dream.

 

[andyb]

I've afriad he never revcovered as such. From memory he was sent home last year and things were positive, but earlier this years, things werent quite working out and the main aim was to make Richard comfortable.I'm still shocked. It must have been so very hard for his family and his girlfriend, Zoe over the past two years, let alone the past few months after they knew what was coming.

RIP Richard, you'll be missed by SO many people, fans and competitiors. You were a real star and a champion

RICHARD BURNS : 2001 FiA WORLD RALLY CHAMPION

 

[allaction]

The thing I liked about him was he had a real 'everyman' quality. He lived his life how most of us would, if in his position. I remember seeing him interviewed once and the reporter asked him why, like the majority of rally and F1 drivers, he didn't live in Monaco. He said he'd rather pay the tax here and be close to his mates and family. A true loss as a sportsman and a person.

 

[mik]

RIP Burnsy

Truly tragic - had always hoped he would recover, although knew things were going the wrong way when he was wheelchair-bound last year.

Great driver. Brave man. Sad loss.

 

[SmiffyLCR]

He was only 34 !!!!!!

Same age as me.

He wil be sadly missed by many.

 

[magic77]

Richard Burns

Not sure if anyone has heard but Richard Burns has died after the battle with brain tumor.

I think a great loss to the british racing society

 

[jase750]

What exactly did you think this thread was about ? ?

 

[xJib]

It is very sad news, a great driver that will be missed by everyone.

 

[m0rk]

http://www.richard-burns.co.uk/memorials/display.cfm

That's gone from 1 to 958 in 30 mins..

 

[MarkE]

A sad loss. RIP.

 

[mrcoyote]

He was an inspiration to many people and it's tragic to lose someone so young. RIP.

 

[vimto]

R.I.P. Richard Burns

sad news
http://www.bloomberg.com/apps/news?pid=10000102&sid=aPeS54fRRiLk&refer=uk

 

[Chemical Al]

http://www.seatcupra.net/forums/showthread.php?t=72821

defo not good

 

[d9set]

Very sad news.

A man killed in his prime, make you think that life is too short and you should enjoy and make the most of your time in this life.

I watched Richard many times in British and world rallys, he was agreat talent but was often living in the shadow of the great colin McRae.
Although he was not a flambouyant as Colin his driving style was good.

RIP Richard.

So a message to everyone on here, enjoy your life and love the ones around you.

 

[andycupra]

i was another who was under the impression he was progressing and was looking to drive again next year or 2.

in a way it meant he could spend his last days with family without a media circus.

thoughts to family and friends.

 

[RobDon]

Very tragic, young man cut down in his prime - there is little that can be said to convey how sad this is.

 

[LEO LION R]

He was only 34 !!!!!!

Same age as me.

He wil be sadly missed by many.

ditto

all the more shocking because we thought he was making a recovery as well.

 

[vern]

Very sad, too young!!!!! R.I.P fella

 

[D8MNS]

R.i.p

TO TRUE LEGEND

sadly gone but never forgotton !!!!!!!!