Eddie butler has died

[Jedi boro]

The voice of sport on bbc. His unique prose and preview were a staple of the bbc, be it the Winter Olympics or his beloved 6 nations Eddie was the voice that seemed to go with any sport.

Sad news

 

[Abel Tasman]

Died in Peru Macnus Michu trekking.


The voice of the BBC montage - very sad.

 

[Maccarone]

RIP Eddie

 

[Anton_Berg]

One that springs to mind: A 6 nations match at Murrayfield. Part of the pre-match hooplah was a kilted piper perched on the roof of the stand.

EB 'shades of Marilyn Munro'.
RIP

 

[Zoophonic]

Just listening to Brian Moore on R5 Live talking about Eddie Butler. He has broken down in tears on air.

 

[sparkins]

Very sad, an absolute poet behind the microphone and an artist with pen in hand. One of those commentators who I could listen to all day regardless of my interest in the match. His story telling and scene setting pre 6 Nations was unmatched.