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Former England captain and cricket pundit Bob Willis died on December 4, 2019 at the age of 70.<\/p>\n

The pace bowler, who had been diagnosed with prostate cancer three years previously, played 90 Tests for England and had been a popular figure in broadcasting following his retirement in 1984.<\/p>\n

Willis\u2019 family said in a statement: \u201cWe are heartbroken to lose our beloved Bob, who was an incredible husband, father, brother and grandfather. He made a huge impact on everybody he knew and we will miss him terribly.\u201d<\/p>\n

Willis\u2019 most famous moment as a player came in the 1981 Ashes series as his eight for 43 fired England to a remarkable win in the third Test at Headingley.<\/p>\n

He is England\u2019s fourth highest Test wicket-taker of all time with 325 wickets.<\/p>\n

The England and Wales Cricket Board said in a statement that cricket had lost \u201ca dear friend\u201d.<\/p>\n

\u201cThe ECB is deeply saddened to say farewell to Bob Willis, a legend of English cricket,\u201d the statement read.<\/p>\n

\u201cHe will always be remembered for his outstanding cricket career. In later years as a broadcaster Bob was a perceptive and respected voice at the microphone. We are forever thankful for everything he has done for the game.<\/p>\n

\u201cEveryone at the ECB sends sincere condolences to his family. Cricket has lost a dear friend.\u201d<\/p>\n

Willis\u2019 former team-mate Paul Allott told Sky Sports News: \u201cI was there when Bob passed away with Lauren, his wife, and daughter in Wimbledon. It was a peaceful passing but it was obviously a hugely emotional moment.<\/p>\n

\u201cWe\u2019ve known each other for more than 40 years. Beneath that quite stern exterior that he portrayed on Sky Sports there was a heart of gold.<\/p>\n

\u201cHe was an extremely kind and gentle individual and we became the very best of friends.\u201d<\/p>\n

The Bob Willis Trophy was contested in 2020 and 2021 in his honour and is now presented to England\u2019s player of the year at the Cricket Writers\u2019 Club awards.<\/p>\n

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