Vale: Paul Sherwen
Renowned cycling commentator, who commentated the Tour De France for more than 30 years, has died.
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Renowned cycling commentator Paul Sherwen, who commentated the Tour De France for more than 30 years, has died aged 62.
He died at his home in Uganda.
Prior to becoming a broadcaster, Sherwen (pictured right) rode in the Tour de France seven times and won the British national championship twice.
He was the voice of the Tour de France for millions of viewers on SBS and NBC alongside Phil Liggett.
“[Paul Sherwen] and Phil Liggett brought the Tour de France alive for us and into our loungerooms late at night, every July. The dynamic duo taught us about the beauty of cycling and we are grateful,” SBS said in a statement.
“How could we have fallen in love with this sport without their passion and their ability to set up the drama?”
“We are too gutted for words right now as we’ve lost one of our SBS family members.”
“We are saddened to offer our condolences to the friends and family of Paul Sherwen, who passed away this morning at his home in Uganda,” NBC said in a statement.
“Paul was synonymous with the Tour de France in the US and will be greatly missed by his legions of fans and the NBC Sports family, which was honoured to be part of Paul’s 40th Tour last July.
“Our thoughts are with Paul’s wife Katherine, their children, and all of those in the cycling community who became Paul Sherwen fans over his many years calling the sport he loved.”
Source: ABC
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I started watching the Tour de France years ago due to a long holiday there having to be canceled for health reasons & i’m an insomniac. I started watching for the scenery but Phil & Paul taught me about cycling & racing & tactics. I became a cycling fanatic, no longer particularly interested in the scenery any more. I am forever grateful for giving this disabled person, confined to bed & still an insomniac, a real interest in something. He was one of the good guys.
Very sad news. One of a rare breed of TV commentators who are total masters of their craft without the big ego. From all the posts I’ve read online, he was a lovely guy and a true gentleman. RIP.