John Motson passes away (1945 - 2023) (UK) - BBC & ITV News - 23rd February 2023

Legendary commentator John Motson, who had an illustrious 50-year career with the BBC, has died aged 77. His birthday was last July.
There is an 'Obituaries' playlist on this channel under "People (& famous animals) - Obituaries (2016+)" here: • People (& famous anima...
#johnmotson
#RIP
#Obituary
Wikipedia:
John Walker Motson, OBE was an English football commentator. Beginning as a television commentator with the BBC in 1971, he commentated on over 2000 games on television and radio. From the late 1970s to 2008, Motson was the dominant football commentary figure at the BBC, apart from a brief spell in the mid-1990s.

[@HaydnGuite]

A brilliant commentator and a genuinely lovely man. He made the game captivating and exciting for so many people and his voice covered some of football's ⚽ most iconic moments. He'll be sorely missed by all of us Thanks for the memories Motty ❤ 😊

[@Dove_Hepburn]

RIP Mottie!

[@user-cl6iw9tp8x]

I heard him for the first time in the Fifa 96 video game. Admiration and respect.
Mariano from Argentina

[@adamwithey8194]

You now have 1,000 views! (Tuesday 7th March 2023)

[@MrJoshuas5678]

I got two ps2 games with his voice on which are so iconic