Renowned for his work as a cricket writer, commentator and sports journalist, Tony Cozier passed away aged 75.
Cozier began his career as a teenager in 1958, and down the years became one of the distinguished voices of West Indian cricket in spite of never having played the game at the highest level.
In a career spanning five decades, Cozier worked across different mediums – print, radio, television, and more recently, the internet. In 1978, he authored the acclaimed book, The West Indies: 50 Years of Test Cricket.
The cricketing fraternity mourned his demise on Twitter, here are some of the things people said about him.
Go well Tony Cozier. You adorned our game. You loved it like a child and a parent. You had respect. You had dignity. And you had love.
— Harsha Bhogle (@bhogleharsha) May 11, 2016
Desperate to report the passing of great family friend, Tony Cozier. Not enough room here to pay sufficient tribute. Will miss him hugely
— Jonathan Agnew (@Aggerscricket) May 11, 2016
To say Cozier loved cricket would be shallow: it was his life. He gave to the game as much as he got from it.
— Sambit Bal (@sambitbal) May 11, 2016
Just got information Tony Cozier has passed away. Cricket lover and a gentleman. Among the finest journalist/commentators I've met. RIP
— Cricketwallah (@cricketwallah) May 11, 2016
What a sad day for cricket, especially WI cricket, and the fans. RIP Mr Cozier. Gone but you will never be forgotten ??
— Dwayne DJ Bravo (@DJBravo47) May 11, 2016
Tony Cozier on IPL: pic.twitter.com/8Bv6nPTnjw
— Alt Cricket (@AltCricket) May 11, 2016
Tony Cozier and the @bbctms team in his last series with us. #bbccricket pic.twitter.com/y1u53RZe4a
— Test Match Special (@bbctms) May 11, 2016
Condolences go out to the families and friends of #TonyCozier That voice will forever be in my head #RIPTonyCozier
— Darren Sammy (@darrensammy88) May 11, 2016
Deeply saddened that one of my favourite person in the world of cricket media has passed away. RIP Tony Cozier.
— Sanjay Manjrekar (@sanjaymanjrekar) May 11, 2016
So shocked and saddened by the news of Tony Cozier passing, a wonderful man and distinguished broadcaster. #RIP
— Tom Moody (@TomMoodyCricket) May 11, 2016
RIP Tony Cozier May GOD have mercy on your soul ??
— Tino95 (@tinobest) May 11, 2016
Tony Cozier RIP made eras and players memorable thru his great commentary Kerry Packer, C Lloyds destructive Windies VIV and Malcolm & Lara
— Ramiz Raja (@iramizraja) May 11, 2016
Very sad to hear Tony Cozier, the voice of WI cricket, has passed away. One of the Sport's iconic commentators
— Ian Abrahams (Moose) (@BroadcastMoose) May 11, 2016
Deeply saddened to hear of the passing of Tony Cozier today. One of the truly great voices of cricket. A huge loss for the cricket community
— ICC (@ICC) May 11, 2016
Reliving the golden voice, Cozier during the post-match presentation of the 2nd Test between West Indies and India in 2006:
