RIP Richard Burns

[CocoPops]

http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/moto...ly/4472642.stm

Richard Burns, who won the world rally championship in 2001, has died at the age of 34 after a long illness, on the fourth anniversary of his title win.

Another british sporting great passed away

Just 34yrs old!!!

[Russ]

just read this but you beat me to posting coco, loved him, was always in Colin Mcrae's shadow due to CM sponsorship deals, but had his own legions of fans (inc. me) shame the way he died

R.I.P mate

[Gordy]

Jesus didnt know he was still that ill

Far more upsetting than George Best tbh.

[Fatboy]

Yep, he'll be missed. Rallying has lost another good man.

[J4MES]

Rip Rb

[Lowe]

Terrible news, he was such a talent.

RIP

[autopilot]

Really sad. RIP.

[Butuz]

R.I.P.

Very sad. I have to admit I didnt even know he was Ill like that

Have fun now, you never know whats round the corner

Butuz

[Skii]

Gutting news.

Absolute tragedy, and so sadly overshadowed by Best.