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'An English legend who inspired a generation of fast bowlers'

Bob Willis' passing was mourned around the cricketing world and beyond, with everyone having a story to share from their time with him

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Legendary England pace bowler Bob Willis' passing at the age of 70 had the cricketing world in mourning.
Willis' magnum opus, his 8 for 43 in the 1981 Headingley Test, was recalled with great fondness.
Rivals and mates alike joined in in paying tribute.
And it wasn't just cricketers, nor just sportspersons. Everyone had a Bob Willis memory to share.