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Title: one of the great ones passes
Post by: Chaos on March 10, 2017, 02:53:52 PM

10th March 2017 - A statement from the Surtees Family
 
 It is with great sadness that we announce the death of our husband and father, John Surtees CBE.
 
 John, ‪83, was admitted to St Georges Hospital, London in February with an existing respiratory condition and after a short period in intensive care he passed away peacefully this afternoon. His wife, Jane and daughters, Leonora and Edwina were by his side.
 

Title: Re: one of the great ones passes
Post by: Filmcamera on March 10, 2017, 02:58:06 PM

The only man ever to win the world championship on both two and four wheels - a true legend. 


Rest in peace

Title: Re: one of the great ones passes
Post by: The Dude on March 10, 2017, 04:21:40 PM

By all accounts he was an aspirational man.A hero worth lauding.