When I saw this thread, I let out an audible "Oh no!"
When I first heard that Sid was battling cancer, I contacted Jerry Forsyth, hoping that he would be able to offer any positive news, such as the cancer was caught in time, it's in remission, etc. Jerry concluded with "We can only hope for the best." I'm feeling sorry for Jerry, Jay, Sid's family and all his fans, because we lost a very unique, talented and funny character.
I heard a phrase long ago that fits like a glove for Sid Waddell...."Often imitated, never duplicated."
I was such a big fan of his that I researched him years back. He's written an autobiography entitled, ironically now, "The Road Back Home".
Here's a link for those interested.
http://www.amazon.co.uk/The-Road-Back-Home-Childhood/dp/009193222X
It really is a great book. And I'm not just plugging it by saying that. Very revealing.
My prayers for his family and friends......
When I first heard that Sid was battling cancer, I contacted Jerry Forsyth, hoping that he would be able to offer any positive news, such as the cancer was caught in time, it's in remission, etc. Jerry concluded with "We can only hope for the best." I'm feeling sorry for Jerry, Jay, Sid's family and all his fans, because we lost a very unique, talented and funny character.
I heard a phrase long ago that fits like a glove for Sid Waddell...."Often imitated, never duplicated."
I was such a big fan of his that I researched him years back. He's written an autobiography entitled, ironically now, "The Road Back Home".
Here's a link for those interested.
http://www.amazon.co.uk/The-Road-Back-Home-Childhood/dp/009193222X
It really is a great book. And I'm not just plugging it by saying that. Very revealing.
My prayers for his family and friends......
