Willie Thorne
Birth date
March 4, 1954
Death date
June 17, 2020
Place of birth
Anstey, Leicestershire
Profession
Acting
Age
66 years
Biography
Willie Thorne (4 March 1954 – 17 June 2020) was an English professional snooker player. He won one ranking title, the 1985 Classic. He also reached the final of the 1985 UK Championship, losing 16–14 to Steve Davis after leading 13–8. He was noted for his break-building, and was among the first players to compile 100 century breaks. He earned the nickname "Mr Maximum". After retiring as a player, Thorne became a snooker commentator, primarily for the BBC.
Also known as
Mr. Maximum
