Tony Greig dies of Lung cancer

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Former England captain and Channel 9 commentator Tony Greig has died after being diagnosed with lung cancer, the Nine Network has announced. He was 66.

Greig first became aware he had a problem during Australia's one-day series against Pakistan in Dubai in August and September.
Initially diagnosed with bronchitis in May, the condition lingered and, by the time of the ICC World Twenty20 that finished in Sri Lanka in October, Greig had tests that revealed a small lesion at the base of his right lung.

On his return to Australia he had fluid removed from the right lung and testing revealed he had lung cancer.
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Last month, he spoke to the Channel Nine commentary team, of which he is usually a member, during their coverage of the first Test between Australia and South Africa in Brisbane.

Greig was candid about the disease.

"It's not good. The truth is I've got lung cancer. Now it's a case of what they can do," Greig said.
He had on operation later that month.(AAP)

Comments - 119

DXB Saturday, 29 December 2012 05:12 AM

Great Commentator , heart felt condolences !! Miss you!!

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wellwisher Saturday, 29 December 2012 12:00 AM

RIP.. SL IS GOING TO MISS YOU via DM Android App

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saj Saturday, 29 December 2012 05:14 AM

Rest in Peace Tony Greg. We always remember and cherish your memories,

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Abbath Saturday, 29 December 2012 05:08 AM

What a legend! So totally shocking and sad to hear this news!!! The whole cricketing world will miss him so much! RIP Tony!

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Priyantha Saturday, 29 December 2012 05:09 AM

We missed wonderful gentleman

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Shan Saturday, 29 December 2012 05:15 AM

Loss of a great Cricket's Gentleman and a Commentator. May he RIP.

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Krishan Saturday, 29 December 2012 05:16 AM

May your soul rest in peace Tony.. We loved you and you will remain in our hearts forever..

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Channa Saturday, 29 December 2012 05:18 AM

You played a great innings. Hats off to your knowledge, qualities and unbiased comments. May Rest in Peace.

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Manishka Saturday, 29 December 2012 05:17 AM

Rest in peace Tony, thank you for all the lovely commentaries.

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wasula Saturday, 29 December 2012 05:17 AM

A GREAT CRICKET LEGENDARY & A VERY FRIENDLY PERSON...... MAY YOU REST IN PEACE GENTLEMAN!!!!!

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Chams Saturday, 29 December 2012 05:17 AM

Very sad news!

Tony was probably the only supporter Sri Lanka had in the international arena and he was very fond of our country, culture, places, cricket and players.

May his departed soul rest in peace!

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Kishan Saturday, 29 December 2012 05:20 AM

OMG , why all the good people die so quick :(((
May he attain the supreme bliss of nibbana.

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Nish Saturday, 29 December 2012 12:00 AM

More than cricketer, commentator he was good human being. We Sri lankans r very sad 2 hear this. May He rest in peace. via DM Android App

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Meharudeen Saturday, 29 December 2012 05:14 AM

Deeply saddened..... We will miss you a lot Tony Greig.
We love you.. Rest in peace!

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Fazli Saturday, 29 December 2012 05:25 AM

The End of a legend, an officer & a Gentleman. I am deeplydisturbed at his sad demise. But you will certainly live in the hearts of millions of your fans across the globe. Good bye Sir, RIP. We too will soon follow you

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Dhammika Ramanayake Saturday, 29 December 2012 05:18 AM

World of Cricket fans great English Batsmen & Commentator
a very big loss to whole world specially to Sri Lanka. Bless you rest in peace. God bless you Tony. We realy miss
you.

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rush Saturday, 29 December 2012 12:00 AM

What a sad news. He was the only white supporter of Sri Lanka. Always praising Sri Lanka during his commentary. He was a big fan of Kaluwitharana before. We'll miss him and his wonderful commentary

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mithra Saturday, 29 December 2012 05:29 AM

Yes... We should have given him a duel citizenship when he was alive in our country.

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Debby Saturday, 29 December 2012 05:27 AM

born in SA, played for UK, lived in Aus.
He was part of the revolution of cricket commentary.
He loved to stirring up Aussie crowds, and whole hearty supported SL team. Only person who can able to pronounce our players names without problem. Great loss for the Cricket World. RIP

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Mohideen Saturday, 29 December 2012 05:21 AM

Sri Lanka will the Greatly miss the Band Ambassador of Sri Lanka, Our deepest hearfelt condolences to Tony Greig's family members

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Kondebendapucheena Saturday, 29 December 2012 05:30 AM

He is great Lover of Srilankan Cricket and We will sadly miss you Tony.RIP

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Girigoris Saturday, 29 December 2012 05:34 AM

Tony Greig a true friend of Sri Lanka and a great commentator. We salute you sir;May you attain the supreme bliss of Nirvana

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JafithAnfas Saturday, 29 December 2012 05:27 AM

Our Deepest Sympathies....RIP

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msm Saturday, 29 December 2012 12:00 AM

Ho.... tonygreig nt only ur family all cricket world going to mis u! via DM Android App

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Citizen Perera Saturday, 29 December 2012 05:32 AM

This is really a sad news for all srilankns.He was a excellent cricketer and gentleman .Deepest sympathy to his wife and children.RIP.

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Managala Saturday, 29 December 2012 12:00 AM

Deepest Sympathies feel like loosing a family member...

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O.L.Morondan Saturday, 29 December 2012 05:40 AM

The great gentleman, You are the most popular foreign personality in our country. May you attain Nibbana.

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Anush Asanka Saturday, 29 December 2012 05:49 AM

Sri Lanka lost one of its best overseas firends. Rest in peace my friend. Condolence to the family

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Thomas the Engine Saturday, 29 December 2012 05:42 AM

Cricketer and a gentleman. Tony will sadly be missed by all cricket fans around the world!
May he attain Supreme nirvana!

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PREM Saturday, 29 December 2012 05:52 AM

Yes Why not Slc senta team to for his funearl to show our sadness and convey our SRILAKAN SYMPATHY

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Sujith Saturday, 29 December 2012 05:54 AM

Very very sad news for me this morning. You are a true genetleman. I developed my English listening skills from your lovely cricket commentries. May you attain Nibbana!

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Frank Solomon Saturday, 29 December 2012 05:55 AM

One of the best commentators I ever seen :( Rest in peace :'(

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gamram Saturday, 29 December 2012 05:54 AM

He developed a heart attack after watching the pathetic performance of his beloved Sri lankan crickertes.

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Sampath Saturday, 29 December 2012 05:56 AM

Tony we missed u. U are a great charator

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Codemaker Saturday, 29 December 2012 05:51 AM

We all cricket supporters will mis you..... RIP

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ajith Saturday, 29 December 2012 05:58 AM

Science has developed so much..and i seriously wonder, when we are going to have a cure for cancer..How many lives we have lost...Deepest sympathies to the family. Rest in Peace sir.

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DHA Saturday, 29 December 2012 06:02 AM

OMG.....really a sad news.....RIP dear Tony......

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shafeek Saturday, 29 December 2012 05:55 AM

We lost our right hand.

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EmildelimE Saturday, 29 December 2012 05:55 AM

Shocked and deeply saddened .May his soul rest in peace.
As Sri Lankans when will we hear his passionate voicea again? My deepest condolences to his family..

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Lalindra Saturday, 29 December 2012 05:56 AM

We Sri Lankans love you and will miss you forever. Thank you for all the support extended to our country and players. May you Rest In Peace dear Greigy.

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Ranjith Saturday, 29 December 2012 06:08 AM

We missed you!R.I.P

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chris abey Saturday, 29 December 2012 06:10 AM

We already have a team there. They are good for funerals anyway.

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ANTON Saturday, 29 December 2012 06:04 AM

May his soul rest in peace... unbearable loss to the Lankan cricket fans. One day we'll meet at Jesus feet to hear those nice little words...... LITTLE KALUWITHARAAANA.

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Sammy Saturday, 29 December 2012 06:15 AM

Very sad news indeed. He endeared himself to the cricket loving public with his commentries (especially Sri Lankans) and to me he was the best tv commentator. I did follow his cricket career as well. May he be in peace.

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Cecil Perera Saturday, 29 December 2012 06:16 AM

Born in South Africa, Played And captained England cricket team, lived in Australia, Genuine lover of Sri Lanka>>>
Fantastic commentator.. May he attain what he beleived in
Cecil

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mamath Saturday, 29 December 2012 06:16 AM

I will not wish him Nibbana or Heaven. He would have already attained those things according to what he has done when he was living. Let us extract certain good qualities from his life and make our lives rich and colorful.

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SudhuPancha Saturday, 29 December 2012 06:09 AM

We will never forget ure commentaries during the 1996 World Cup.
""Thank you for the music""
R.I.P

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Chamintha Saturday, 29 December 2012 12:00 AM

Voice of cricket . Our deepest sympathies!!! via DM Android App

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Imran Hussein Saturday, 29 December 2012 06:24 AM

We'll miss you Tony. Its a very sad news for Srilankan Cricket lovers indeed. Thank you for all your enchouragement to our team all the time.
Goodbye Tony.

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Cobbler Saturday, 29 December 2012 06:25 AM

He has done wonders for cricketers in general. Uplifted the lives of cricketers' world over by helping to get them money for playing.
Also helped to promote the dying game in England in the seventees, when he was made the captil.
RIP AWG.

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fouzulameen Saturday, 29 December 2012 06:29 AM

very sad news . he is a legend and the one and only commentator whom i admire. he set new standards in cricket commentary.truly a great loss for cricket . every body really enjoyed listening his commentary.

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sanju Saturday, 29 December 2012 06:31 AM

a great sportsman.
a wonderful human being.
may he rest in peace.
hope many of our cricketers will pay their respects to him at his funeral.

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emil Saturday, 29 December 2012 12:00 AM

RIP tony Greig. we will miss you and your voice as well :-( via DM Android App

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Priyan Saturday, 29 December 2012 06:30 AM

R I P tony greig. Sri Lankan fans down under will sadly miss u. Unbiased and forthright commentator you were. You will be remembered your defending of murali and many others.deepest sympathies to your family.

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Jay Saturday, 29 December 2012 07:07 AM

What a legend. Much loved Cricket commentator in the World. RIP Tony you are a real hero among SL Community

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Mohomed Saturday, 29 December 2012 07:15 AM

we will miss some one love pineaple, the trumpet or papare, the sea, wonerful smile of srilankan litel dinamore , master blasters, more than a sri lankan RIP Tony

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John Fernandez Saturday, 29 December 2012 07:08 AM

I really thought that he would recover. Rest in Peace dear Tony. You are a great human being.

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jdm Saturday, 29 December 2012 07:21 AM

Very sad True cricketer.RIP.

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John Fernandez Saturday, 29 December 2012 07:22 AM

Spare the jokes for some one else, but not for Tony.

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Cobra Saturday, 29 December 2012 07:24 AM

A loveable, friendly voice stilled forever. Sad news indeed. We ask the President to bestow upon him Sri Lankan citizenship post humorously for he was truly Sri Lankan in every way and he was always with us. He will be dearly missed 'This neck of the Woods' and that's for sure! May his soul rest in Peace.

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De Silva Saturday, 29 December 2012 07:23 AM

May Mr.Tong Greigs soul Rest In Peace.I had a rare chance to associate with late Mr.Grige briefly during product promotion in a test match series.A fine Gentleman had soft corner for Sri Lanka always as Nice country.My deepest sympathies to his Family in Australia.

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Minister Saturday, 29 December 2012 07:26 AM

Shocking news to all of us. His name will be recorded in golden letters in the history books of cricket. We learnt a lot from him. You ran a race and you won your crown. May you rest in peace Tony.

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Paddy Suman Saturday, 29 December 2012 07:27 AM

We lost a great human being and the most adorable cricketing voice. May your soul rest in peace!

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suraj Saturday, 29 December 2012 07:31 AM

What a cricketer and. A commentator .we all srilankans will miss you . May he attain nibbana

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kollotika Saturday, 29 December 2012 07:32 AM

love you the great ambassador !

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mike Saturday, 29 December 2012 07:47 AM

over 21m wl mourn your death tdy! what you did for SL cricket wl be remmembered for ever! we are all heart broken! RIP -TONY!

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suresh Saturday, 29 December 2012 07:39 AM

A huge loss for cricket , the voice which cannot replace by others , RIP to you

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sanjeeva Saturday, 29 December 2012 07:53 AM

cricket will be poorer.

RIP tony.

you are a legend

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Bagalawathie Saturday, 29 December 2012 07:52 AM

May you Rest in Peace Tony. You loved Sri Lanka and we loved you too. We will miss you

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rom Saturday, 29 December 2012 07:54 AM

It's so sad , he was a great man that really loved Sri Lanka and it's people. may he rest in peace. We love you Tony!

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Senna Saturday, 29 December 2012 08:06 AM

SL lost a good friend. Our people feel this very badly. Our sympathies to his family and loved ones . May he attain Nirvana.

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jesly Saturday, 29 December 2012 08:00 AM

the words of MASTER BLASTER originated from tony.....the end of a remarkable career.......jesly

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Dammika Saturday, 29 December 2012 08:11 AM

Dear Tony

When you were commentating either via radio or TV we felt we are sitting next to you. I even had the pleasure of service you at the Cinnamon Grand Hotel personally.

As a fan of you and cricket we will definitely miss you.

Rest in peace Tony .... Deepest sympathies to his family

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Calistus Jayatilleke Saturday, 29 December 2012 08:19 AM

A real gentleman cricketer and commentator who had a very special corner in his heart for the Sri Lankan team. Rest in peace, Sir.

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Askar Saturday, 29 December 2012 08:23 AM

wonderful commentator we missed now and my deepest sympathy for great man.

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Vijith Saturday, 29 December 2012 08:20 AM

Our Deepest Sympathy....RIP. Sri Lanka really miss you sir.

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CW Saturday, 29 December 2012 08:32 AM

I can not believe what I heard. For me you were immortal Tony. What you have done for SL Cricket is enough for you attain anything you wished for. Sir, May you attain the Supreme Bliss of Nibbana.

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Sadun Saturday, 29 December 2012 01:31 PM

R.I.P. Tony. You had been a great friend of Sri Lankan Cricket. We will surely miss your voice!

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M.G.A.Karunasena Saturday, 29 December 2012 04:06 PM

My deepest sympathies -Rest in peace on behalf of all Sri Lankan fans

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Nufy Saturday, 29 December 2012 05:19 PM

Born in South Africa, Played for England and Lived in Australia and a supporter of Sri Lanka...He's really a world citizen...RIP

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M.M.M.ZAROOK Saturday, 29 December 2012 05:26 PM

I HAVE LOST WORDS TO EXPRESS MYSELF. IT'S INDEED SHOCKING AND HEARTBREAKING.OUR DEEPEST SYMPATHIES GO TO HIS BELOVED WIFE AND CHILDREN

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kapila Saturday, 29 December 2012 05:36 PM

A real gentleman.As cricket loving Sri Lankans we love you.
We remember how you stood with us several times when we were in embarrassing moments.You can not be replaced for ever.We miss you

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FAZAL MOHAMED Saturday, 29 December 2012 05:45 PM

WE ARE INDEBTED TO YOU FOR YOUR POSITIVE CONTRIBUTION TO OUR COUNTRY'S CRICKET., SIR. WE SHARE THE TEARS WITH YOUR BELOVED WIFE AND CHILDREN

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desilva Saturday, 29 December 2012 05:47 PM

People who destroy and tarnish the country live long!.

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peeda mossa Saturday, 29 December 2012 05:49 PM

You were very special to us, Tony. We will miss you and your lovable voice. Rest in Peace, Sir.

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Ken & Rita Harding Saturday, 29 December 2012 05:53 PM

We really going miss him Tony was a such a great commentator and great supporter to Sri Lankan . Fantastic voice to cricket fans in the world. Very hard to believe Tony Greig death. We loved him very much

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viv Saturday, 29 December 2012 06:01 PM

RIP Tony ,

One good cricketer and a genuine commentator who described the game in the way it has to be

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Indira Perera Saturday, 29 December 2012 06:20 PM

SO SORRY TO HEAR THE SAD NEWS. DEEPLY SADDENED. AND SHOCKED. OUR DEEPEST SYMPATHIES TO HIS FAMILY MEMBERS. MAY HIS SOUL REST IN PEACE.
WE WILL MISS YOU, DEAR MR GREIG. YOUR GOOD NAME WILL ALWAYS BE CHERISHED DEEPLY IN THE HEARTS OF ALL SRI LANKAN CRICKET FANS. INDIRA

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rasika Saturday, 29 December 2012 06:32 PM

You will be in every cricket lovers heart for ever! Thank you for all the great joy you gave millions of cricket lovers who enjoyed listening to you!!!!! And srilanka will miss you and remember you as long as we play this game! May you attain nirvana!

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Anton Weerasinghe Saturday, 29 December 2012 06:42 PM

May you attain nibbana Tony, You are the only person whom I know have put Sri Lanka and Sri Lanka cricket on the world map and not like others you always had something nice to say about Sri Lanka, its people, culture, and the pineapples.

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Senaka Saturday, 29 December 2012 07:04 PM

Dear Tony , your untimely demise has brought tears in the eyes of many Sri Lankans. You are a true legend. Hard to believe that you are no more.

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Wasim akram Saturday, 29 December 2012 07:45 PM

Still remember when you said that your days are counted...over dinner in Sri Lanka..I prayed for you...and always will...

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Game Pappa Saturday, 29 December 2012 08:06 PM

I wish it was not tony, but the idiot who do not approve my comments of DM.

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nimmi jayasuriya Saturday, 29 December 2012 09:14 PM

This news shocked me. It's a big lost for entire cricket world. Specially we as sri lankans miss you alot. Thank You for everything you have for us dear Tony. You were our great supporter. Compassionate friend of sri lanka. There is no one else to replace you. Our deepest symphathies to your family and all your loved once. Rest In Peace dear Tony. You will live in our heart forever :'(

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Psycho Saturday, 29 December 2012 09:28 PM

May he rest in peace.

He didnt die of lung cancer, he died of heart attack, worried of his lung cancer.

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Chandana Saturday, 29 December 2012 09:55 PM

Very sad news, he is one who done a great support through his voice to Sri Lanka.

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peiris Saturday, 29 December 2012 10:16 PM

Tony Greig died after having a Heart Attack.That is a fact.

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Fazal - Sydney Saturday, 29 December 2012 11:50 PM

A great South African, English cricketer and a gentleman who called Australia home.We missed your cricket commentaries this summer and now we are going to miss you forever.The game of cricket will never be the same again without your comments and pitch report.

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chula Sunday, 30 December 2012 12:11 AM

It's a great loss for ' his little Sri Lankans' that he was always supporting. The deep voice, elaborative commentries, lively character on the field testing the pitch conditions; all this will be missed. Cricket Commenteries will never be the same; there'll be a big void there now. RIP Tony Greig

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Jude Fernando Sunday, 30 December 2012 12:24 AM

Tony RIP

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Ashad Dole Sunday, 30 December 2012 01:19 AM

Ther's no doubt that Tony Greig, was a colossus, on every cricket field that he played on. His unreserved, comments, especially his, support extended to the Sri Lankan cricket team, when we needed, an impetus, to break into the once dominated cricket world, will be his legacy to us.
We Sri Lankans, will always be indebted to him. May his soul rest in peace.

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Psycho Sunday, 30 December 2012 01:20 AM

True to our heart , we lost a great friend indeed.

To promote our land he did full of good deed.

His smile was charming irrespecitive of colour or creed.

We miss you my friend, due to an effect of a toxic weed.

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Russell von Bergheim Sunday, 30 December 2012 01:20 AM

What a wonderful person. R.I.P

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jaya Sunday, 30 December 2012 02:07 AM

Tony, a great Cricketer, commentator and a gentleman,
May your next birth be in Sri Lanka as you loved a lot to our country.

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shah Sunday, 30 December 2012 02:12 AM

Tony you are the Gem of the Gentleman's game,RIP,Srilankans will remember you forever.

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Jagath Leanage Sunday, 30 December 2012 02:27 AM

"gem of an innings" , "it went like a rocket", "little Kalu","captain cool","master blaster" are very few of your comments which we will never forget in our life time.
Dear Tony,you are a NATIONAL HERO to me ,we miss you, may you Rest In Peace.

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#NIL Sunday, 30 December 2012 02:54 AM

vry sad n

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galapitamada Sunday, 30 December 2012 03:03 AM

To his family members my very deepest sympathies . Be strong and bearing god almighty would guide u.Though he was controversial earlier for us sri lankans he was the one who pushed our cricketers to the world cricket audience and revolutionized cricket thru the kerry packer world series cricket in the late seventies. Nobody is immortal from and to god is all return .every things has to die except the face of thy lord

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wandi Sunday, 30 December 2012 12:00 AM

we will miss you .... you are a wonderful person... via DM Android App

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tkds Sunday, 30 December 2012 03:26 AM

As one banner in a match said, born in South Africa, played and captained England, lives in Australia and supports Sri Lanka. RIP Tony. You will be missed.

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Jesus Sunday, 30 December 2012 04:15 AM

This is life....everyone has to meet this...find the true religion ..

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Man Hatton Sunday, 30 December 2012 05:36 AM

RIP Tony Greg, your service to the field sports, "Cricket" will be remembered.

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Fazli Sunday, 30 December 2012 05:58 AM

We are mourning the demise of a legend, the causeof the death is immaterial. The bitter truth is He is no more !

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Fazli Sunday, 30 December 2012 06:12 AM

It hurts to learn that IC has NO plans to temporarily suspend all the ongoing fixtures as a token respect. They can even organize a two minitues silence worldwide when he is laid to rest.

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fazlin zarook Sunday, 30 December 2012 07:34 AM

WE HAVE LOST A TRUE FRIEND OF OUR COUNTRY. WE SALUTE YOU , SIR , FOR YOUR INVALUABLE CONTRIBUTION TO SRI LANKA CRICKET. WE SHARE OUR TEARS WITH YOUR BEREAVED FAMILY.

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Sarath kuru Sunday, 30 December 2012 09:29 AM

May his soul rest in peace. We miss a great cricketer. And a friendly human being.may god almighty protect his family

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Cric_Moratta Sunday, 30 December 2012 09:30 AM

Its Sad to hear his early death as a cricket Lover. But if you read his first book published after 1st. World cup 1975 I don't think most of these comments and + will be there. His real conversion took place after 1996 our World cup win with our own Team managed by Moratu Mendis (whom Tony talk lot about 1975 ) and another Little Kalu from same school and area talk back with the performance! ( Like our people say conversion even may be Money!) History should not be forgotten.
Let him rest in Peace now!

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Nihal Amarasekera Monday, 31 December 2012 02:50 AM

Events leading to death so quick, difficult to fathom the nature of the world. RIP dear friend.

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kapila mendis Monday, 31 December 2012 06:50 AM

Untimely demise was a shocking news.It's a great loss to the cricketing world. Cricket lovers will definitely miss the wonderful personality who made it so live and exciting. A gentlemen and a true cricketing legend and the memories will never fade away.
Heartfelt condolences to family members.

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