He served with the Royal Artillery in Italy during the Second World War,[2] including the Battle of Monte Cassino. He died at 1030 GMT in the community hospital in Hawick in the Scottish Borders. • William Pollock McLaren, teacher and rugby commentator, born 16 October 1923; died 19 January 2010, BBC sports commentator and 'the voice of rugby union' for nearly 50 years, Bill McLaren in 2002, the year of his retirement Photograph: Huw John / Rex Features. He was awarded an MBE in 1992, an OBE in 1995 and a CBE in the 2003 honours list. Steven Gerrard's men head to Portugal on Thursday and may be facing a wounded animal. 'Sir Sean Connery Airport' Petition launched to rename Edinburgh Airport. [15][16][17]. “There was no ailment, no stroke, no heart attack or blood clot, nothing like that. [12][13] McLaren also featured as a commentator on the video games Jonah Lomu Rugby and EA Rugby 2001, and also did voice work for Telewest Communications. "Give me a wee tug on the sleeve, son, if you want to come in." Bill left his share of his home in his beloved Hawick, Roxburghshire, to his daughter, Linda, 57. ", The then Prime Minister Gordon Brown said: "Bill was a fixture of our national sporting life. Our. Professional rugby has not always been kind to the romantics. Among those to speak were McLaren's grandson Rory Lawson who competed for Scotland in the Calcutta Cup two days later. [2] He switched to television commentary six years later. [2] He spent 19 months in a sanatorium in East Fortune (East Lothian), where he was given an experimental drug, streptomycin, which saved his life.
Bill Roache has been granted indefinite compassionate leave after the tragic death of his daughter Vanya. A statue was unveiled in Wilton Park in Hawick in February 2013 followed in November that year by a bust of McLaren in the main reception area of Murrayfield Stadium. Bill McLaren, the 'voice of rugby', dies aged 86 Bill McLaren's career spanned six decades and saw him earn the respect of players and fans alike Commentator Bill McLaren, known popularly as the "voice of rugby", has died at the age of 86. The star has played Ken Barlow in the soap for more than 50 years, making his first appearance on December 9, 1960. [9], In later life, McLaren contracted Alzheimer's; he had been renowned for his excellent memory.[10]. Then 2 through Janie, former Edinburgh and Scotland 7s player Jim Thompson and other son Alex. It was Sara who found the tot lifeless in her cot, and let out a piercing scream as she realised their baby had gone. For a year short of a full half-century, first on radio and from 1962 on BBC television, Bill's voice washed over rugby union, soothing and harmonious. It was there that Bill became music. [5], McLaren studied Physical Education in Aberdeen, and went on to teach PE in different schools throughout Scotland right through to 1987. He said: "We're devastated, obviously - we've got a room named after him at the rugby club. Devastated dad Scott, found his only child Morgan dead in her bed just days after celebrating her 17th birthday. I worked with him for a decade, one of his many "second voices". [2] He coached several Hawick youngsters who went on to play for Scotland, including Jim Renwick, Colin Deans and Tony Stanger. They had five grandchildren, 3 through Linda, Scotland scrum-half and Gloucester player Rory, Morphsuits co-founder and former Scotland 7s player Gregor and a daughter Lindsay. "It was like a glory of gold with our little child’s face and with it came a wonderful sense of peace and tranquillity. He decided to leave well alone, since it seemed to improve his grip on his clubs. Scot mum goes viral after dressing baby up as hilarious hoagie for Halloween. “I can see it now, It was absolutely amazing . And I will never stop smiling when I think about him. Humza Yousaf tells young Scots sexual assault victim 'You're so brave' in heartfelt letter. It was nothing personal.

It simply did not matter. I’d never known grief to be such a physical pain. Little Everhett Wilson wowed both Sam and Outlander producer Maril Davis. Sustainable food store Locavore has a smart meter in the new Glasgow west end store. He has 2 famous sons-in-law, Linda married former Scotland rugby scrum half Alan Lawson and Janie married horse racing commentator Derek Thompson. It was a liver failure that she died of, it happened very quickly. William Pollock McLaren CBE (16 October 1923 – 19 January 2010) was a Scottish rugby union commentator, teacher, journalist and one time rugby player. A Facebook group, backed by over 6,000 members, was campaigning to gain a knighthood for McLaren. Teachers at Scots school accused of calling pupils 'monkeys' and 'slaves' in 40 separate complaints. He coached several Hawick youngsters who went on to play for Scotland, including Jim Renwick, Colin Deans and Tony Stanger. One pal said: "He was a huge family man. [2], McLaren's journalistic career started as a junior reporter with the Hawick Express. The Welsh golden age of the 1970s would not have been so gilded without the soundtrack of Bill to the exploits of Gareth Edwards. Appointed CBE in 2003, he is survived by Bette and his daughter Linda. But I don't really want to talk about it, we're very private people.". Sometimes they’ll include recommendations for other related newsletters or services we offer. As a rugby player, he was, to borrow one of his phrases, a "tearaway flanker", a forward with the Hawick first XV, hugely promising by all accounts and fanatical from the day his father took him to see the New Zealand All Blacks at Mansfield Park, Hawick. ITV are giving him all the time he needs but he’s understandably very upset," a source told The Sun . At the East Fortune sanatorium in East Lothian, he was selected as one of five patients to take part in trials for a new antibiotic, streptomycin. These included Murray Walker (motor racing/Formula One), Peter O'Sullevan (horse racing), Harry Carpenter (boxing and rowing), Dan Maskell (tennis), David Coleman (athletics), Peter Alliss (golf) and John Arlott (cricket). Age has no ailments attached to it – your cells renew themselves equally all the time. Owners of Stobo Castle apologised and removed what they say are 'tea plantation' ornaments. !...My wonderful brother Linus....XXXXxx". “A lot of people think if they’ve got an ache or pain, it must be age. However, he has a 'psychic vision' of his daughter, telling him not to worry. [2] Renowned throughout the sport, his enthusiasm and memorable turn of phrase endeared him to many.[3]. If there was violence, it was never anything more than "brief shenanigans", and nobody ever kicked a ball badly, but merely made it look a bit like one of Bill's own "scruffy nine irons". The group meets for regular sessions in a “circle of love”, meditating, taking part in alternative reiki healing sessions and discussing the mysteries of the spiritual world at a charge of £5 per person. William Pollock McLaren CBE (16 October 1923 – 19 January 2010) was a Scottish rugby union commentator, teacher, journalist and one time rugby player. Barry McConnell admitted causing the fatal accident by “cutting the corner” of a T-junction. While on screen his love life had been infamously chaotic, Bill enjoyed a long second marriage to Sara Mottram before her sudden death in 2009 aged just 58. The Bill McLaren Foundation, a charity which exists to develop and promote rugby union and sporting opportunities, was launched at Murrayfield Stadium on 4 March 2010. Gospel singer Micah Stampley is mourning the death of his 15-year-old daughter, Mary Stampley. It was said that Bill McLaren, who has died aged 86, was the voice of rugby. You can unsubscribe at any time. When his body – never his voice – began to show signs of age and the second finger of his right hand curled down permanently into his palm, he was told that a simple operation might restore it to the vertical. A statue was unveiled in Wilton Park in Hawick in February 2013 followed in November that year by a bust of McLaren in the main reception area of Murrayfield Stadium. Do you reckon your plans for a showstopping dessert could earn a handshake from Paul Hollywood? “Bill is utterly heartbroken. The image would haunt him for the rest of his days. [7]. The couple had been sat chatting in bed when she suddenly collapsed and died. Five women run a cattle station, "Drover's Run", in … It hurt him just before his retirement in 2002 that he was once denied access to an Australian training session. Heartbroken dad of Scots teen found dead in her bed faces months without answers. [2] He would later play for Hawick RFC. His personal belongings were valued at £5000. After retirement, McLaren wrote the book Rugby's Great Heroes and Entertainers in 2003. The rest of his estate went to his widow Bette, 84. After retirement, McLaren wrote the book Rugby's Great Heroes and Entertainers in 2003. "Every player respected Bill, they respected his judgement. [2] He coached several Hawick youngsters who went on to play for Scotland, including Jim Renwick, Colin Deans and Tony Stanger. [2] In 1953, he made his national debut for BBC Radio, covering Scotland's 12–0 loss to Wales. [12][13] Mr McLaren, from Hawick, retired in 2002 and was appointed OBE, CBE and MBE for services to the sport. The Prime Minister made the U-turn after demands to confirm financial help to cover wages. After McLaren won the Driver to Europe, Patty followed him to the United Kingdom. Known as 'the voice of rugby', he retired from commentating in 2002. [2] He spent 19 months in a sanatorium in East Fortune (East Lothian), where he was given an experimental drug, streptomycin, which saved his life. Known as 'the voice of rugby', he retired from commentating in 2002. [2] He would later play for Hawick RFC.

"It was very close to his heart, Hawick Rugby Club. Police and ambulance crews were called to Portobello High Street shortly before 3pm on Monday but the 36-year-old bike rider was tragically pronounced dead at the scene. Scotland's First Minister Alex Salmond said: "The world of sport and broadcasting has lost a true legend with the passing of Bill McLaren. Rangers players Jordan Jones and George Edmundson were at plush Glasgow house party where cops issued TEN fixed covid penalty notices. Bill Cosby’s daughter Ensa, who stood by her father as he faced numerous sexual assault claims, has died, according to a report.
Boris Johnson says furlough will be available for future lockdown in Scotland. Of course, it was never said quite like he would have said it himself, in his honeyed, Borders burr, tinged with the impishness that suggested that none of this was to be taken too seriously. Though I’ve now decided I’m actually getting younger," he told the Radio Times. In the handwritten note, the Scottish Justice Secretary told the young boy how “brave and strong” he was. "He also worked tirelessly to support youngsters keen to learn more about the game he loved, especially in his home town. They were married in Patty's home town of Christchurch in 1961 and their daughter… Scots cops break up more than 300 illegal house parties over Halloween weekend with 24 ‘covidiots’ arrested. But in that same year he contracted tuberculosis, and so began the second fight for his life. Other comments made at pupils included schoolchildren being told "Muslims are terrorists" and "Chinese people eat dogs". Sadly, it's the second time he's been forced to mourn a child, with Bill, 85, losing daughter Edwina to pneumonia aged 18 months in 1983. Bill McLaren in 2002, the year of his retirement Photograph: Huw John / Rex Features It was said that Bill McLaren, who has died aged 86, was the voice of rugby. [5][6], He played in a Scotland trial in 1947 and was on the verge of a full international cap before contracting tuberculosis. "We are very private people, all the family are and so we don't really want to speak about it," the Daily Mail quotes him as saying.

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