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Tony Gubba has died

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It's just flashed up on the BBC ticker that commentator Tony Gubba has died aged 69 after a short illness.

I'd no idea he was unwell - this has come as a real shock. Thoughts are with his family, friends and colleagues.
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  • redvers36redvers36 Posts: 4,895
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    Mark. wrote: »
    It's just flashed up on the BBC ticker that commentator Tony Gubba has died aged 69 after a short illness.

    I'd no idea he was unwell - this has come as a real shock. Thoughts are with his family, friends and colleagues.

    Yes my sympathies and commiserations to his friends and family.
  • AxGAxG Posts: 25,663
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    Oh my, knew he was ill from watching Dancing on Ice, a shame the series finished just yesterday, so he could get a mention.
  • Theo_BearTheo_Bear Posts: 997
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    Very sad news. Shocking to say the least.
  • jazzydrury3jazzydrury3 Posts: 27,069
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    R.I.P. Tong a brilliant, football commentator, and a pro commentator for Dancing on Ice,
  • Guest82722Guest82722 Posts: 10,019
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    I will always remember that moment when they went to him on Grandstand, and there was a pause followed by someone who sounded like the tea lady saying 'Tony- You're wanted on the phone'

    RIP Tony.
  • jazzydrury3jazzydrury3 Posts: 27,069
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    Didnt he commentate on a match of MOTD on Saturday,
  • tysonstormtysonstorm Posts: 24,609
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    RIP Tony Gubba. :(
  • Darren LethemDarren Lethem Posts: 61,676
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    A real sporting commentary legend. Versatile and a great wit. Very sad news
  • stevvy1986stevvy1986 Posts: 7,085
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    Didn't even know he was ill (and don't want DOI) but that's a big shame, and I hope that this weekend on MOTD and/or MOTD2 they do a little compilation of his most memorable commentaries/commentary moments or something similar.
  • BelligerenceBelligerence Posts: 40,613
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    stevvy1986 wrote: »
    Didn't even know he was ill (and don't want DOI) but that's a big shame, and I hope that this weekend on MOTD and/or MOTD2 they do a little compilation of his most memorable commentaries/commentary moments or something similar.
    Probably something he never wanted to disclose publically.

    Warm and honest commentator. RIP.
  • Marmite BabyMarmite Baby Posts: 3,598
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    Very sad news. Great commentator with great sense of humour.
  • agrainofsandagrainofsand Posts: 8,693
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    RIP Tony :(
  • realwalesrealwales Posts: 3,110
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    Very sad news - RIP. I'm not a DOI fan, did he work on the current series?

    In the 1970s and 80s, he was also a presenter on BBC Sport, ranging from table tennis, to darts, to Sportsnight.
  • jazzydrury3jazzydrury3 Posts: 27,069
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    He worked on the majority of this seasons Dancing on Ice, i havent always watched the series this time, so not sure when his last one was
  • Robbedin73Robbedin73 Posts: 7,859
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    Always remember him doing sports report and nothing went right for him that night it was in the days they did the football round ups Keith pictures only and they put wrong ones up or nothing at all when
    The old league tables didn't come up he blew a fuse
    It ended with him saying goodnight " then he said how the hell. An
    I read these if people can't get bloody ques right
    He of course did not realise he was still on air lol

    Rip Tony Gubba
  • ariusukariusuk Posts: 13,411
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    jazzydrury3 wrote: »
    He worked on the majority of this seasons Dancing on Ice, i havent always watched the series this time, so not sure when his last one was

    I think it was only the last two weeks he missed.
  • Jimmy ConnorsJimmy Connors Posts: 117,863
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    RIP Tony. :(
  • Mark FMark F Posts: 53,975
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    Sad new indeed - condolences.

    Remember him on MOTD and Sportsnight as a youngster.
  • Mr SirsMr Sirs Posts: 4,839
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    Was in his company at a bar several years ago. Genuine, friendly guy. At only 69, what sad news this is.
  • mikwmikw Posts: 48,715
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    Sad news, he was always a good professional.
  • sparkie70sparkie70 Posts: 3,053
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    jazzydrury3 wrote: »
    He worked on the majority of this seasons Dancing on Ice, i havent always watched the series this time, so not sure when his last one was

    Only seen one Dancing on Ice this year & I'm sure I heard Tony on it.
    I am truely shocked as I had no idea he was unwell.
    R I P Tony Gubba
  • Jaycee DoveJaycee Dove Posts: 18,762
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    sparkie70 wrote: »
    Only seen one Dancing on Ice this year & I'm sure I heard Tony on it.
    I am truely shocked as I had no idea he was unwell.
    R I P Tony Gubba

    He missed the last three weeks but they did say he was ill. It was the final last night and they discussed it at length on This Morning today without revealing he was this poorly.

    Sad news.
  • pedrokpedrok Posts: 16,766
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    He was only 69!!! He seems to have been around forever, or at least since the 70's anyway.

    Sad news. Another childhood voice passes on.
  • dazbdazb Posts: 3,247
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    Very sad to hear this News of Tony, enjoyed many of his football commentaries over the years and a good person to. RIP Tony.
  • EurostarEurostar Posts: 78,519
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    Aw, that's sad :( He always seemed a nice man on screen.
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