Tony Wilson

[Craig007]

Died tonight.

An absolute legend.

Tears in my eyes as i am typing this.

R.I.P. Tony

[Suzyboo]

Knew he was fighting cancer but still didn't expect it. Such a fighter and still young, I assumed he'd beat it. What a legacy he left in the north west. RIP

[dot.hawkes]

blimey, he was a big hero to us up here right thru the 70s and 80s, very sad

[hau kola]

I dont know who he is.

[sense4all]

http://uk.reuters.com/article/topNews/idUKL103 2477920070810

http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/england/manchester/ 6941105.stm

One story has a picture.

[hau kola]

Thanks.

[leg_end758]

he was inspirational and a part , a big part , of the manchester music scene.

sadly missed .

[dot.hawkes]

before that he was just the pin up at granada reports presenting the film slot, which is where we saw him first, early 71 i think it was

[tickledtrout]

did he use to do granada upfront as well?

[northboy]

met him a few times,,rip tony.
deepest sympathy to oliver,,his son.
a legend..

[ermintrude35]

...24 hour party on in heaven...

r.i.p tony

[ShawTee7]

A true Mancunian, what an act to follow. A real one off.

[olly8080]

agree with all the coments a true unsung hero