There is something wondrous about witnessing raw talent unfold and, for me, Diego Maradona was one of the most talented sportspersons of my time. His thrilling play had me absolutely memerised, especially during the World Cup in 1986, when I watched all of Argentina’s matches with complete awe on my little black and white television in my bedsit in Dublin. Pure bliss to behold.
I cried, like so many others when I heard of his death the other day.
They were tears of sadness, gratitude and remembrance of what was a very special time that can never be re-lived. I am so glad I took the opportunity back then to watch a master in full electrifying flow.
I honestly don’t know how I could cope if any terribleness befell two other raw talents I truly admire: Roger Federer and legend of Waterford hurling, John Mullane.
SOCIAL BRIDGE ~ Jean Tubridy connecting with you from Ireland 
It’s hard to believe when one we admired meets his or her demise. Alex Tribek was a person whom I admired for his valiant fight against Pancreatic Cancer. I admired him as a game show host from his early years to the present. He was a very humble human being. Even though we know that a person’s days are numbered it is always so sad when it comes to pass.
Hi Joni, yes it always comes as a shock no matter how much it may seem absolutely inevitable.