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Bowler famously flattened Aussies
CRICKET legend Bob Willis, whose heroics helped England retain the Ashes in 1981, has died aged 70 following a long illness.
The fast bowler played 90 Tests and 64 One Day Internationals for England.
He is best remembered for his performance in the 1981 Ashes series when he claimed 43 wickets, including 8 for 43 at Headingley.
He took a 325 in his career and is behind only Ian Botham, Stuart Broad and James Anderson in England’s record books.
His family said: “We are heartbroken to lose our beloved Bob, who was an incredible husband, father, brother and grandfather.”
The England and Wales Cricket Board said: “Cricket has lost a dear friend.”
TV’s Stephen Fry tweeted: “Oh no, not Bob Willis… what joy he gave, and what a marvellous man.”
Willis, the son of a BBC news executive, was born in Sunderland but grew up in Surrey, playing for the county as well as the MCC and Warwickshire. As a teen he took Dylan as an extra middle name due to his love of singer Bob.
He retired as a player in 1984 and went on to become a TV commentator.
He leaves second wife Lauren and daughter Katie from his first marriage.