Gordon Sparks, a former commentator for Plymouth Argyle, has passed away at the age of 61 on Sunday. Let’s see who Gorden Sparks was and what was his cause of death in detail.
How did Gordon Sparks die?
Gordon Sparks died as a result of cancer. The first time Gordon was given a cancer diagnosis was 17 years ago, when he battled testicular cancer. Earlier, in the month of May, He stated that he had two new cancer growths, one of which had damaged his vocal cords. Not the best for radio. He underwent a rigorous course of cancer treatment after his scan revealed that there are two new growths and there had been no spread to other body parts.
We join Plymouth in paying tribute to broadcaster Gordon Sparks who has sadly passed away.
It was always special to welcome Gordon to Bolitho on a match day and he will be missed by so many.
A minute silence will be held next Saturday at Bolitho as we remember Gordon.#ppfc pic.twitter.com/QzrorpLHaQ
— Plymouth Parkway FC (@PlymouthPFC) October 16, 2022
A few days ago, he updated about his health on social media, saying, “Had severe breathing difficulties on Thursday. Paramedics called. Taken to the hospital, and spent 17 hours in the infamous ambulance queue. Currently on a ward undergoing various tests.”
After some days, he updated saying that “Tumour was slightly bigger. Lungs not responding to antibiotics. New tumor on liver. Soon to be transferred to St Luke’s Hospice for what I’m told will be a period of weeks or a short number of months.” Later, he sadly passed away at the hospital.
Gordon Sparks Cause of death
Gordon Sparks, best known for hosting the morning show on BBC Radio Devon, passed away after a long battle with cancer. He hosted the morning show on BBC Radio Devon and he is famous for his commentary. He passed away when he was receiving cancer treatment at Plymouth’s St Luke’s Hospital.
Gordon informed followers earlier in the week that his tumor has “slightly grown” and that antibiotics were having no effect on his lungs. After word of his demise spread, condolences started pouring into BBC Radio Devon early on Sunday morning.
Huge thanks to the nurses on Brent ward at @UHP_NHS for looking after me over the last week.
Have moved to @StLukesPlymouth. After introduction, slept most of the afternoon. Don’t understand how tired I am.
Inundated with messages. Sorry I can’t reply.
— Gordon Sparks (@SparksyOnRadio) October 14, 2022
Who was Gordon Sparks?
Gordon is a well-known commentator and journalist and he was also known for his work as BBC Radio Devon Breakfast Show presenter, Plymouth Argyle Football Club Ambassador, Cleveland Browns fan, and amateur photographer. Gordon is survived by his wife Heather, daughters Kirsty and Holly, and his granddaughter.
For many years, he had hosted the station’s morning broadcast, and for 32 years, he had provided game commentary for Plymouth Argyle. Being a lifelong Argyle ambassador, in August he had a Press box at Plymouth Argyle’s Home Park named after him.
Gordon began his long association with Argyle by attending games with his father before beginning his football commentary career in arguably the club’s biggest-ever game, the 1984 FA Cup semi-final defeat to Watford at Villa Park. Gordon, often known as “Sparksy,” has started his broadcasting job at Hospital Radio.
Tributes to Gordon Sparks:
BBC Radio Devon tweeted,
We’re very sad that our friend and colleague Gordon Sparks has passed away. We’ll have a reflection on this throughout the day on @BBCDevon
Luke Pollard MP tweeted,
I’ll be on @BBCDevon shortly talking about Gordon Sparks. Feels very odd ringing into the show that used to be Gordon’s to talk about him. The reaction over the past few days shows how much he was loved and how much he is already missed.
Jak Ball tweeted,
Really don’t know what to say. Gordon Sparks was the voice of Argyle, the soundtrack to my childhood. Feel lucky to have spent time with him at some sporting events and was always captivated by his many stories. Held a crowd like no other. Heartbreaking. RIP Sparksy. #pafc
Chris Errington tweeted,
Proud to have been the Ernie Wise to Gordon Sparks’ Eric Morecambe during our days commentating on Argyle for Radio Devon. We had such laughs together. So many happy memories. My thoughts are with Heather, Kirsty, Holly, and all his family at this incredibly sad time. RIP #pafc
Sharron Davies MBE tweeted,
Sad to hear we’ve lost @SparksyOnRadio Gordon Sparks the sporting voice of Plymouth, fellow Janner & friend. He’ll be very missed, especially by all those at @HeraldPAFC RIP Sparkzy x
Peter Shilton tweeted,
I am so sad to hear that Gordon Sparks has passed away. Steph and myself saw him not so long ago at a dinner in Plymouth. He was always so supportive when l was at the club and always such a lovely man. RIP Gordon @HeraldPAFC @Argyle
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