Legendary West Indian commentator Tony Cozier has died at the age of 75.
A familiar and respected voice around the world, the Barbadian will be remembered for a career in TV, radio and journalism spanning 58 years.
Born in Bridgetown in 1940, he made his BBC Test Match Special debut in 1966, wrote several books and commentated for many major TV and radio networks.
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He has donned many hats during his lifetime, and is one of the most respected cricket writers, broadcasters and historians to have come out of the Caribbean.
Here is how the Twitter World Reacted on the Demise Of Tony Cozier.
Go well Tony Cozier. You adorned our game. You loved it like a child and a parent. You had respect. You had dignity. And you had love.
— Harsha Bhogle (@bhogleharsha) May 11, 2016
No. No. No. My hero, my idol, my benchmark for grace and excellence. And class and dignity. No. #GreatTonyCozier
— Harsha Bhogle (@bhogleharsha) May 11, 2016
Cricket has lost one of its most trusted and endearing voice…watching cricket from the WI will never be same again. R.I.P. Tony Cozier
— Aakash Chopra (@cricketaakash) May 11, 2016
Very sad to hear the news that Tony Cozier has passed away #RIP pic.twitter.com/LPayXy6gLS
— Lord's | Ticket Ballot now open! (@HomeOfCricket) May 11, 2016
Depressing news: the legendary Tony Cozier, the voice of West Indian cricket for decades, is no more. RIP
— Rajdeep Sardesai (@sardesairajdeep) May 11, 2016
https://twitter.com/AltCricket/status/730416300560928769
Tony Cozier the legendary West Indies Cricket writer and commentary died this morning in Barbados. May he RIP. pic.twitter.com/3k2vnCirgu
— Windies Cricket (@windiescricket) May 11, 2016
There are legends of broadcasting & journalism & then there's #tonycozier – a giant of the game he brought to life for millions RIP
— Brian Murgatroyd (@murgersb) May 11, 2016
My condolences goes out to the friends & family of Mr.Tony Cozier. @WanderersCC member. Nice guy. #RIPTonyCozier
— Kirk Edwards (@Edical30) May 11, 2016
I remember how Tony Cozier would finish his commentary stint & go straight to the press box. Perhaps felt, that's where he truly belonged.
— Sanjay Manjrekar (@sanjaymanjrekar) May 11, 2016
John Arlott, Brian Johnston, Richie Benaud, Tony Cozier: a commentary team that will convert even gods into cricket loonies
— Cricketwallah (@cricketwallah) May 11, 2016
Tony Cozier was one of the first people who believed in me as a journalist. He was the grandpa I never had. My heart is so sore.
— Firdose Moonda (@FirdoseM) May 11, 2016
RIP Tony Cozier May GOD have mercy on your soul 🙏🏾
— Tino95 (@tinobest) May 11, 2016
What a sad day for cricket, especially WI cricket, and the fans. RIP Mr Cozier. Gone but you will never be forgotten 🙏🏾
— Dwayne DJ Bravo (@DJBravo47) May 11, 2016
Sad to hear about the passing of a commentating legend! Loved to listen to him during games involving the West Indies! RIP Tony Cozier
— Kevin O'Brien (@KevinOBrien113) May 11, 2016
RIP Tony Cozier, the voice of West Indies cricket. pic.twitter.com/XIgwy8ifXn
— Stick Cricket (@stickcricket) May 11, 2016
Deeply saddened to hear of the passing of Tony Cozier today. One of the truly great voices of cricket. A huge loss for the cricket community
— ICC (@ICC) May 11, 2016
Does anyone love and cherish cricket as much as Tony Cozier did? We doubt it. Rest in peace Tony, the true voice of West Indies cricket
— England's Barmy Army (@TheBarmyArmy) May 11, 2016
Had the pleasure of mtg Tony Cozier during @CPL. Grew up listening 2 his commentary. Still rings in my ears.#RIPlegend! @TKRiders @KKRiders
— Venky Mysore (@VenkyMysore) May 11, 2016
Tony Cozier was cricketing commentary royalty. It was a privilege to share the @bbctms box with him. #bbccricket pic.twitter.com/JqiMr3Y8x5
— Adam Mountford (@tmsproducer) May 11, 2016
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May 11th is a sad day for two wonderful voices of the West Indies. Bob Marley in 1981 and Tony Cozier in 2016.
— Dan Whiting (@TheMiddleStump) May 11, 2016
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