LEGENDARY sports presenter Dickie Davies has died aged 94. Davies is best known for presenting the hit ITV show World of Sport for 17 years until its end in 1985.<br /><br />Tributes have poured in on social media following the news of his death.<br /><br />Broadcast icon and fellow ex-World of Sport presenter Jim Rosenthal tweeted on Sunday: "With huge sadness, we announce Dickie Davies passed away this morning.<br /><br />"So proud of his 20 years of World of Sport, three Olympic Games, and a brilliant career on the telly.<br /><br />"He is survived by a loving wife, two adoring sons, four grandkids, and two beloved dogs.<br /><br />"Would appreciate some privacy as we mourn and celebrate his life.<br /><br />"Dickie was a wonderful friend and colleague….RIP DD."<br /><br />Simon Thomas added: "Rest in peace Dickie Davies. An absolute giant of sports broadcasting."<br /><br />And SunSport columnist Piers Morgan paid tribute: "RIP Dickie Davies, 94. One of Britain's all-time great sports presenters.<br /><br />"Made live TV broadcasting look so easy when anyone who's tried it knows how difficult it can be."<br /><br />Plenty of adoring viewers also sent their best wishes to Davies' family as they reminisced on his fantastic career and impact.<br /><br />One said: "Terribly sad news today to hear of Dickie Davies’ passing. The consummate pro who was a massive part of my sporting education."<br /><br />Another wrote: "Rest in peace Dickie Davies. One of the very greatest presenters and a Saturday afternoon staple for all sports lovers."<br /><br />A third added: "Goodnight and God bless Dickie Davies, a genuine TV hero to millions, RIP Sir."<br /><br />Born in Cheshire, Davies did National Service with the RAF then served on board the RMS Queen Mary and RMS Queen Elizabeth ship as a purser.<br /><br />His broadcast career started at Southern Television and was urged to go by Dickie Davies rather than his full name Richard Davies by ITV Sports colleague Jimmy Hill.
