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Barry Sheene, Britain's 500cc motorcycle world champion in
> 1976 and '77 who has been resident in Australia for many
> years, died today after a brave battle against cancer.
> Sheene, aged 52, passed away in hospital on Queensland's
> Gold Coast about 2pm, Queensland time. He is survived by
> his wife, Stephanie, and children, daughter Sidonie, 18,
> and son Freddie, 14. A private family funeral will be held
> later this week.
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> Another sad day he was a great bloke
Degsy......