I saw him at rallyday in person and to be honest he didn't look well at all. He had an enormous amount of courage to attend that day considering what the poor guy has gone though and I know for a fact that I couldn't do it and don't have his strength. It was clear to me at rallyday that he would never ever drive a vehicle again let alone a rallycar which is very saddening considering his love of cars and his talent.

If I ever get into that way I wouldn't know what to do and I'm no-where near the man that Richard is. Respect to him whether he's alive or passed away. I hope it's not the latter though.

 

http://www.wrc.com/page/BreakingNews/0,,10111,00.html

This has got to be the one to keep checking on?

 

But wasn't that 3 yrs ago? I reckon he has driven professionally since then.or may be not.However,hope he is ok.He is a legend and he always will be.

 

Dont think that will be updated tonight though

 

No that was only in August this year only 3 months ago, he wasn't well no matter how you put it and he was there with his fans all in their RB t-shirts

It was a really sad sight to be honest. I too am a Burns fan and have one of his t-shirts hence why I recognised it was a fan thing.

 

I hope it's not true Mark I really do. He's such a nice and genuine guy from what I've seen. I can't believe that people are saying this but there's no official news. The guy is our only first & only British world rally champion so the new should be massive!

 

 

too true. Really sad although he wouldn't be chuffed to hear that I'm sure.

 

Thats not quite true Englishman yes, british no, there is a famous scottish family that beat Burns to it.


it's ok i'll do it for you.

D'oh

 

This has also been posted on the evo magazine forum.

Seems that everyone is still waiting for confirmation, one way or the other.

Hope it isn't true and that it's all just misinformed gossip. Was looking forward to Burnsie's return to WRC.

Kev

 

Unfortunelty it looks like its true, heres the link for confirmation,
http://www.timesonline.co.uk/article...892119,00.html

 

Very sad new's , thought's with his family .

 

Rest in Peace Richard, you will be sadly missed,
my thoughts go out to his family and friends and robert

 

Very sad news he has given myself alot of enjoymentand other rally fans over the years on many rallys .

My thoughts are with his family and friends and of course Robert

Will

 

RIP Richard.

Condolenses to his family and friends.

 

R.I.P Richard Burns.



Neil.

 

Top bloke. RIP

 

What a sad day..just saw sky news with a clip from the rb5 photo shoot

 

So sorry to hear this confirmed.

So young, so much talent, and such an ambassador for the sport.

It's a shame that this will hardly even make the 'other news' items following Best's departure.

Not a great year for the sport I love so much.


RIP

 

BBC News


Such sad news.

Heard rumours of it just after midnight, and stayed up until around 3:30 trying to find a news item to confirm those rumours.

Sadly, Richard Burns died peacefully in his sleep late on Friday evening.

My condolences to his family and friends.

What a crap year 2005 has been for a rally fan.

RIP

 

May i be one of those to pass on my thoughts to Richards Family and Friends

He was one of the greats

RIP

 

http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/moto...ly/4472642.stm

Also verified in the link above. A reminder to us all how short life can be at times. Can't believe I actually just saw him at the castle Coombe Rally Day this year - RIP

Kevin

 

Hi All,

I've just read the tragic news that Richard passed away yesterday.

What a terrible year for the WRC. It doesnt seem that long ago, that I was typing another message like this for 'Beef'.

I'm sure all our thoughts are with his family and friends at this very sad time.

RIP Richard

 

Such a sad year for British rallying RIP Richard.

 

RIP Richard

Thoughts with Richards Family

 

Condolences to all of Richard's family.

 

RIP Richard Burns.
World Champion and fellow Scoobynetter.
You will be missed.

 

I echo your sentinments mate just saw a brief piece on skysports news. A sad lost for the rallying community my thoughts are with his wife, family and friends at this time.
Richard Burns was the sole reason for my interest in rallying, his belief, his passion for the sport and such a gentleman with it of course coupled with his superb talent. He bought joy to myself and im sure to many others through his agressive driving and superb World Rally Champion win. RIP Richard and thankyou for everything you gave us in your short but brilliant life.

Mark + family

 

R.I.P. Burnsie

 

very sad news, no doubt Beefy will keep him right upstairs......................

sad year for rallying................