Spain: Golf legend, Seve Ballesteros, dies after long battle with cancer

[MaineDem]

SEVE Ballesteros, one of golf’s most gifted players, has died after a long battle with cancer.

The 54-year-old passed away surrounded by his family at his home in Pedrena, northern Spain, in the early hours of today.

Ballesteros was diagnosed with a brain tumour in 2008 after losing consciousness at Madrid Airport.

The five-time major winner had four operations to remove the tumour as well as undergoing chemotherapy.

In a statement, the Ballesteros family expressed gratitude for the “support and gestures of love” it had received and asked for “respect and privacy at such a painful time.”

http://www.eadt.co.uk/news/spain_golf_legend_seve_ballesteros_dies_after_long_battle_with_cancer_1_887272

I always liked him. May he rest in peace.

[Kingofalldems]

1. RIP Seve.

[ProfessorGAC]

2. Bummer

Saw it on Sportscenter this morning. Only 54. Same age as me.

Loved his style. Hit it hard; go find it; hit it again. Simple formula as long as you have his incredible talent!

He was a fun player to watch.

[joeybee12]

3. Very sad, when I posted the thread about him taking a turn for the worse...

you knew it was the end, it was the sort of notice a family would send out knowing the inevitable is just around the corner. RIP.

[Auggie]

4. R.I.P.

[madinmaryland]

5. RIP, Seve.

I didn't realize he was 54. I guess he's been on the tour for quite some time.

54 is still way too young.

[Forkboy]

6. R.I.P. Seve.

[fishwax]

7. RIP