Sad day in the pool world - RIP Mika Immonen.

[L.S. Dennis]

Like everyone else, rest in peace Mika and to all we have lost in the pool world this year.

 

[Icon of Sin]

Rest easy Mika.

 

[Zerksies]

Just an FYI, he died from Colon Cancer

 

[LowRight]

So sad. One of my all-time favorite players. May he rest in peace.

I was there when he banked the 9 for the hill-hill win over Jim Rempe in the 1998 US Open and his back-to-back wins in 2008 and 2009. Great stuff!

Jay Helfert and Nick Varner commentate: https://youtu.be/jGdi7lO-qL4?si=8eipVxzOndDpBzaq&t=7355

 

[JAM]

Ronnie O’Sullivan, a legend in snooker, pauses with us to honor Mika. Champions recognize champions. They know what it takes, what it costs, and what it means to rise to the very top. Mika Immonen’s passing has shaken not just the world of pool, but the greater family of cue sports.

 

[alstl]

Terrible news. Condolences to family and many friends.

 

[westcoast]

This one really stings- Mika was such a fierce competitor. He had such a passion for life- shame he died so young.

I know his competitive side rubbed some people the wrong way, but many of us can relate to behaving differently in competition.

He was very friendly off the table and actually directly interacted with the fans face to face and on social media.

One of my favorite all-time pool players. Very sad day.

 

[FairladyZ]

Wow, sad news. RIP Mika.

 

[g0ds gReeN]

 

[Bavafongoul]

The title of the thread should be changed, so people browsing can see it is about Mika.

Why…..because people can’t read 6 simple words in the title followed by RIP Mika Immonen?

The title is like a billboard on a highway. Just a quick flash view tells you what it says and you
literally don’t had to read or pronounce every syllable in your mind or move you lips reading it.

If anyone can’t glance at the thread’s topic and instantly know what it is about, those folks need
to return to grammar school for a refresher course on reading comprehension. Today is a sad day.