Who else was shocked to here of paul hunters death?

Question

paul hunter was a proffessional snooker player and a champion,he died on monday from stomach cancer,he was only 27.

Answer 1

I was devastated....Who's Paul Hunter?

Answer 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.

Answer 3

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.

Answer 4

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.

Answer 5

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!

Answer 6

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

Answer 7

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.

Answer 8

please visit http://paul-hunter.gonetoosoon.co.uk/my_... to pay your respects

Answer 9

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.

Answer 10

he died??? from wat !!!! i neva knew dat

Answer 11

I think it was terrible news - I didnt even realise he was ill. A definate loss to the game.