Everton became synonymous with snooker as the BBC’s lead commentator during the 1990s and 2000s as he soundtracked many of the sport’s most memorable moments

Renowned snooker commentator Clive Everton has died at the age of 87. Everton worked for BBC TV for more than 30 years from the 1970s onwards and was a respected broadcaster and journalist. He was founder of the Snooker Scene magazine and edited the publication for 51 years.

A minute's silence was observed as players competed for a trophy named for Clive Everton when his death was announced yesterday, Friday, September 27. Worcester-born Everton was described as the “voice of the sport” by the World Snooker Tour.