One of snooker’s most iconic voices, Clive Everton, has passed away at the age of 87.
The player, broadcaster and journalist devoted his life to snooker and reported on some of the sport’s greatest-ever moments during his illustrious career.
Everton founded the much-loved ‘Snooker Scene’ magazine, which he edited for over 50 years. He was awarded an MBE in 2019 for his services to snooker, with Everton also a member of the Snooker Hall of Fame.
Such was his impact, that the British Open trophy was renamed the ‘Clive Everton Trophy’ in 2022.
The WST announced the news via X, saying: “Clive Everton, one of snooker’s greatest ever commentators and voice of the sport, has died at the age of 87.
“Everton devoted his life to snooker and covered some of the sport’s most historic moments as a broadcaster and journalist.”
Fellow snooker commentator David Hendon reacted to the news on X by saying: “I have some very sad news. Clive Everton has passed away at the age of 87. A giant of broadcasting and journalism. A much-valued colleague and friend. We all owe him so much.
“The Voice of Snooker is silent now but will forever be remembered by the sport he loved.”
Before Hendon added via the WST’s official website: “Clive Everton deserves to be remembered as one of the most significant figures in snooker history.
“He reached a highest world ranking of 47th but it was off the table where he made a vast and varied contribution, primarily as a broadcaster and journalist but also as the trusted conscience of the sport.”
WST referee Ben Williams offered his condolences, writing on social media: “So sad to hear the passing of Clive Everton he’s been such a big part of the snooker journey through the years and will be very soarly missed, my thoughts are with your freinds and family at this very sad time RIP Clive.”
Former world champion Dennis Taylor commented: “So sad to hear of the passing of Clive Everton. A wonderful commentator and was a pleasure to work with for many years. Condolences to all his family. RIP”
While professional player Sanderson Lam said: “RIP Clive Everton. You were the voice of snooker and one of the best snooker commentators ever of the sport. My deepest condolences to Clive’s family and this hard time.”
And counterpart Neil Robertson stated further: “So sad. A voice I had heard many times from when I used to get video tapes of snooker sent to Australia as a kid. Meeting and have him commentate on my 1st televised matches meant so much. It made me feel part of the snooker family.
“Clive I’m sure was an inspiration to many of the great commentators we have today and warmed the hearts of millions watching at home. RIP.”
