The tributes continue to flow in for the voice of Australian football Les Murray, who passed away on Monday morning.
Murray died at the age of 71 following a battle with illness.
The former SBS presenter was an icon of Australian football, having been the voice and face of the world game for three decades.
Social media was full of tributes for the legendary broadcaster, showing what kind of an impact he had on millions of Australians.
Les Murray AM passed away this morning following a battle with illness. The thoughts of all of @SBS are with Les' loved ones. pic.twitter.com/ecvfc7YucO
— SBS - The World Game (@TheWorldGame) July 31, 2017
Devastated at the news that our dear friend & colleague Les Murray has passed away. A great Australian who really has left a great legacy.
— Michael Ebeid (@michaelebeid) July 31, 2017
Les Murray; THE voice of football for a generation. He and Johnny will be having quite the reunion. They told us so. RIP.
— PauLL WWWWissam (@pjwiss) July 31, 2017
Absolutely devastated to hear the news of Les Murray's passing. A true legend. The great game in Australia is forever in debt to him. ⚽️🇦🇺��
— Daniel Garb (@DanielGarb) July 31, 2017
Les Murray wasn’t just a commentator or a broadcaster, he was football’s advocate, champion and moral compass. We have lost a giant.
— Kevin Airs (@KevinAirs442) July 31, 2017
The world lost a football colossus this morning, Les Murray AM. He fought well into extra time but whistle has blown. His legacy is lasting
— Craig Foster (@Craig_Foster) July 31, 2017
We are deeply saddened to learn of the passing of Les Murray. He has a left a lasting legacy. #RIPLesMurray pic.twitter.com/JVwUYkW5nk
— Football Australia (@FFA) July 31, 2017
Vale, Les Murray.
— Adam Peacock (@adampeacock3) July 31, 2017
Football in this country wouldn't be where it is without him.
That's a legacy.
So sad that Les Murray has passed. A pioneer and legend of our game.No words can describe how much we will miss him. Rest in Peace my friend
— TIM CAHILL (@Tim_Cahill) July 31, 2017
Les Murray brought the world game to Australian homes. He was the voice of famous victory and heartbreaking defeat, of joy and despair. Vale
— Bill Shorten (@billshortenmp) July 31, 2017
Les Murray Mr Soccer difficult to believe you're gone ! A massive loss for our game ! @TheWorldGame Far too soon !
— Robbie Slater (@RobbieSlater17) July 31, 2017
Watching, playing, then working in football. Les was always there. A mentor and a dear, dear friend. You will always be here. Rest in Peace.
— David Zdrilic (@Zdrila) July 31, 2017
A dear, dear friend who be desperately missed. Having a beer will never be the same again but we will always have Hong Kong, Les Murray & I.
— Lee Lin Chin (@LeeLinChinSBS) July 31, 2017
VALE LES MURRAY
— Johnny Warren (@JohnnyWarren) July 31, 2017
"From the world game, goodnight."#RIPLesMurray #JWC #IToldYouSo https://t.co/bX0XhKjXh0 pic.twitter.com/n1GFQcQhjG
R.I.P Les Murray. He and Johnny did so much for football. The best ever. @SantoSamEd pic.twitter.com/Nwby6TJlp9
— ed kavalee (@mredkavalee) July 31, 2017
Les Murray was funny, arcerbic, generous, flawed, kind and unique. Most of all, when most needed, he was Mr Football.#RIPLesMurray
— Richard Hinds (@rdhinds) July 31, 2017
Impossible to put into words how much Les Murray helped grow & shape football in this country. Spent many, many Sundays watching TWG. RIP.
— Matt Bungard (@TheMattBungard) July 31, 2017
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