Barry Sheene
I would like to pay tribute to Barry Sheene MBE who has died in hospital in Australia. Twice world motorcycling champion in the 1970's.
A likeable, very talented motor-cyclist, who survived horrendous biking accidents to lose finally to cancer of the throat and stomach at the age of 52, after a brave and private fight against the over-whelming odds.
Another of life's 'larger than life' characters. He leaves a wife and two children.