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He was a close friend...
Rolling Stones guitarist Ronnie Wood has paid tribute to Snooker player Alex Higgins, who died on Saturday (July 24).
Higgins – better known as the Hurricane – passed away after a long battle with throat cancer. He was 61.
Wood, who befriend Higgins in the 1980s, described him as a “terrific guy and a good friend”.
"Much of my love of snooker came from watching him - just magic,” he told The Sun newspaper.
"He was a brave and courageous player, as he was to prove in his last great fight against cancer. God bless our Alex."
Tributes have also been paid to Higgins from across the snooker world.
As previously reported on Gigwise, the Rolling Stones are understood to be finalising their last ever world tour.
Rolling Stones - Through The Years
At Madison Square Garden. New York City, 04.12.69 (WENN)
The Rolling Stones performing live at Twickenham Stadium. London, 23.08.03 (WENN)
Mick Jagger and Ronnie Wood @ Wembley Arena, London - 13.09.03 (WENN)
Announcing their Bridges to Babylon tour under the Brooklyn Bridge. New York, 18.08.97 (WENN)
Mick Jagger in the Eighties (PR Photos)
The Rolling Stones hold a press conference and mini concert to announce their 2005 World Tour at the Jullliard Music School Plaza. New York City - 10.05.05 (WENN)
Mick Jagger and the Rolling Stones performs at half-time during the Pittsburgh Steelers defeat against the Seattle Seahawks in the Super Bowl XL held at Ford Field. Detroit, Michigan - 05.02.06 (WENN)
Keith Richards in the late Seventies (PR Photos)
Keith Richards at the Toyota Center, Houston, Texas - 01.12.05
A groupie, one of the girls who orbit around rock stars, sheds her clothes and inhibitions to join The Rolling Stones. California, 21.11.69 (WENN)
Mick Jagger @ Madison Square Garden. New York, USA - 14.01.98 (WENN)
On a flatbed truck travelling on Fifth Ave. from 12th St. to 9th St. to announce a 58-concert tour. New York - 01.05.75 (WENN)
The Rolling Stones hold a press conference and mini concert to announce their 2005 World Tour at the Jullliard Music School Plaza. New York City - 10.05.05 (WENN)
Ronnie Wood in the Nineties (PR Photos)
Rolling Stones in Concert at Twickenham in London on 2006 Tour (PR Photos)
The Rolling Stones in Concert at Twickenham in London on 2006 Tour (PR Photos)
The Rolling Stones arrive in the U.S. for a three week tour. From left at Kennedy Airport are: Brian Jones, Bill Wyman, Keith Richards, Charlie Watts, and Mick Jagger. New York City, 23.10.64 (WENN)
In front of 2 Million people on Copacabana Beach during the Rio Carnival. Brazil - 18.02.06 (WENN)
Ronnie Wood and Keith Richards performing live at Twickenham Stadium. London, 23.08.03 (WENN)
Mick Jagger jumping and singing with the Rolling Stones at Madison Square Garden. New York, 26.07.72 (WENN)
The Rolling Stones during 'A Bigger Bang World Tour' at Madison Square Garden New York, USA - 18.01.06 (WENN)
Mick Jagger and Keith Richards @ Wembley Arena. London 13.09.03 (WENN)
Mick Jagger and Keith Richards @ Wembley Arena. London 13.09.03 (WENN)
Mick Jagger and The Rolling Stones with Stevie Wonder at Madison Square Garden. New York City, 26.07.72 (WENN)
Mick Jagger in the Eighties (PR Photos)
Rolling Stones in Concert at Twickenham in London on 2006 Tour (PR Photos)
Mick Jagger and Charlie Watts of The Rolling Stones during a performance. New York, 07.11.75 (WENN)
Keith Richards in the Nineties – nice jacket!! (PR Photos)
In front of 2 Million people on Copacabana Beach during the Rio Carnival. Brazil - 18.02.06 (WENN)
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