i thought he was a handsome and talented guy,i love watching snooker and thought he was a great player,he had everything to look forward to,its such a sad shame,he left behind a wife and a young baby..R.I.P paul.x
2006-10-14 05:16:44 · 11 answers · asked by ♥cozicat♥ 5 in Sports ➔ Snooker & Pool
paul hunter was a proffessional snooker player and a champion,he died on monday from stomach cancer,he was only 27.
2006-10-14 05:20:19 · update #1
of course its just as tragic as anyone else who dies of cancer or anything else for that matter,but i was unaware his condition was grave so i was shocked as it came out of the blue that he had passed away.
2006-10-14 05:24:17 · update #2
It was a real shock. Regardless of the fame and success, it just goes to show that life can be really fragile.
Earlier this year a friend of mine died of cancer. She was 31. We had been at college together, and even though I knew how seriously ill she was, I just never believed she would die. It didn't seem fair or possible for someone of her age. At the end of the day, some children die from cancer and other diseases at much earlier ages, and at least my friend grew up, and enjoyed her life.
Paul Hunter achieved more in 27 years than most of us will if we live to be 80. Its a terrible shame, but good for him for making the most of the time he had.
2006-10-14 05:29:43 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
It came as a total shock to me as I had no idea he was ill. I remember watching him in one tournament and thought to myself, what a terrific player. The speed he used made me think of Alex Higgins. How ironic that the day Paul Hunter died Alex was competing in the Irish Open as a wild card entrant despite being told years ago that he had cancer and not expected to survive it. Glad he did though. If you are interested there is a memorial site which is www.gonetoosoon.co.uk that has got a page on there dedicated to PH.
2006-10-14 12:29:23 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
There was a lovely tribute to him on TV this lunchtime. Have to admit that I am not a snooker fan but my Mum was in tears whilst watching it. Goes to show that cancer can affect anyone. Makes you think about your own life when it happens to someone so young though who had just started his life with his new family, what a shame that his daughter will never know her Daddy. My heart goes out to them.
2006-10-14 12:31:13 · answer #3 · answered by nooka 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No more shocked than anybody else who dies of cancer. It is a tradjedy whenever it happens, to anyone. The fact that he was talented, handsome and famous shouldnt really factor into it. He was human.
2006-10-14 12:21:25 · answer #4 · answered by Paul S 4 · 3⤊ 1⤋
I didn't know until I read your question - it is a shock. It's always shocking when someone famous dies - it reminds us how transient and fragile human life is.
2006-10-14 12:30:40 · answer #5 · answered by David 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I agree.
In this world where you become desensitised to news, this really did shock me.
I didn't think young people died of cancer!
2006-10-14 12:56:36 · answer #6 · answered by PETE 19 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
It was a shame it just goes to show that no matter how much talent/money you have when your time is up it is up R.I.P. PAUL XXXXXXXXXXX
2006-10-14 12:18:52 · answer #7 · answered by joleen19842006 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
I think it was terrible news - I didnt even realise he was ill. A definate loss to the game.
2006-10-14 12:37:16 · answer #8 · answered by Lynjen 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I was devastated....Who's Paul Hunter?
2006-10-14 12:19:18 · answer #9 · answered by eric b 3 · 0⤊ 3⤋
please visit http://paul-hunter.gonetoosoon.co.uk/my_index.php to pay your respects
2006-10-14 14:57:20 · answer #10 · answered by Isaac 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋