June 17, at the 67th year of his life, the legendary British snooker player Willy Thorne died, reports The Guardian.
In March of this year, he was diagnosed with blood cancer..
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In 1970, he became the world champion in snooker and English billiards in the age category under 16 years..
In the final of the championship of Great Britain in 1985, Willy Thorne lost to Steve Davis 14:16. In 1982 and 1986, he entered the quarter finals of the World Championships..
In the 1986-87 season, Willy Thorne was seventh in the world ranking.