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FPRXR-6 · 03-12-2003, 22:00

Network Ten's RPM program, which returns to air this Sunday (16 March), will pay tribute to Barry Sheene in a special 90-minute episode.

Sheene sadly passed away on Monday, 10 March in a Gold Coast hospital. The 52-year-old was diagnosed with cancer late last year.

Each week on RPM in segment two, Barry joined host Bill Woods RPM to discuss the week in motorsport.

It is fitting, then, that segment two this Sunday be a dedication to the amazing life and career of Barry Sheene whose passion for motor sport, touched so many.

ford.boy · 03-12-2003, 22:14

I still can't believe it...

JR · 03-15-2003, 20:23

Watched it this arvo and was quite moved - interesting to see the breadth and depth of his influence behind the scenes as much as the great on screen persona and comments he was known for.

Bill Woods actually lost it on air at the end of the segment as he tried to close out to the commercial with the e-mail for viewers to send condolences to the family.

The man will be sorely missed.

ClarkStar · 03-15-2003, 20:42

yeh bill woods was struggling towards the end there.....dont blame him.

skip · 03-16-2003, 01:02

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Originally posted by ClarkStar
yeh bill woods was struggling towards the end there.....dont blame him.

I never met Barry, but always admired him, that one scene put a huge lump in my throat aswell.

Mr Jucy · 03-16-2003, 04:44

I was out & missed it I would have liked to see it I hope they do something in prime time too so the non motorsport people get to see his story too

Blurter · 03-16-2003, 13:29

The tribute was excellent, well done C10. And to Bill Woods, Russell Ingall and Mick Doohan - well done

StevoPetkovic · 03-16-2003, 13:40

It really was an amazing piece of television.

I'd like to thank Bill Woods for his heart, emotion and professionalism... but for most of all being human.

Great tribute CH 10!!!