John Motson, the legendaryBBCfootball commentator, has died at the age of 77.
The BBC reported his death on Thursday morning.
It follows his 50-year career with the corporation as one of its most distinguished sports broadcasters.
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In 2001, he received an OBE from Queen Elizabeth II for his services to sports broadcasting.
His iconic sheepskin coat was another trademark.
He joined the BBC in 1968 after spells as a reporter on the Barnet Press and Sheffield Morning Telegraph.
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