Davies was best known as the presenter of the ITV sports show World of Sport, fronting the hit programme for 17 years until it came off the air in 1985. He remained with the broadcaster, going into present boxing, darts and snooker while also covering the 1988 Seoul Olympics.
He joined Eurosport in 1989, becoming the face of their snooker coverage.
Legendary sports presenter Dickie Davies has died at the age of 94.
Davies was best known as the presenter of the ITV sports show World of Sport, fronting the hit programme for 17 years until it came off the air in 1985.
He remained with the broadcaster, going on to present boxing, darts and snooker while also covering the 1988 Seoul Olympics.
He joined Eurosport in 1989, becoming the face of their snooker coverage.
On behalf of the family, Jim Rosenthal, a former colleague of Davies, shared the news on Sunday evening via his Twitter handle “With enormous sadness, we announce Dickie Davies passed away This morning.” ‘So proud of his 20 years of World of Sport, 3 Olympic Games and a brilliant Profession on the telly. ‘He is survived by a loving wife, two adoring sons, four grandkids and two beloved dogs.’
Tributes have poured in for the much-loved presenter, with television personality Paddy McGuinness writing: ‘Many Saturday afternoons spent watching this fella. Wonderful memories linger on. RIP Dickie Davies.’
Piers Morgan wrote: ‘RIP Dickie Davies, 94. One of Britain’s all-time great sports presenters.
