Prince William and Kate Middleton are mourning the passing of legendary BBC football commentator John Motson. He was 77.
, one of the most well-known voices in the sport, has sadly passed away, his family announced Thursday. He was 77.
Motson's family released a statement about his passing, writing ..."It is with great sadness we announce that John Motson OBE died peacefully in his sleep today."The legendary commentator, who had an illustrious 50-year career with the BBC, has died aged 77.Motson -- also referred to as"Motty" -- started calling games for Britain's national broadcaster in 1968 ... and his stellar career spanned 50 years.
The BBC said John covered 10 World Cups, 10 European Championships, and 29 FA Cup finals ... before calling his final match in 2018.John -- best known for his signature sheepskin coats -- also covered more than 200 England matches and commentated on over 2,500 televised games. Tributes came pouring in after John's death had been announced ... with the Prince of Wales sending his regards to Motson's family for their tragic loss.
"Very sad to hear about the passing of John Motson - a legend whose voice was football. My thoughts are with his family and friends,"
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