# RIP Richard Burns... **URL:** \ **Category:** NYSpeed Automotive\ **Created:** [November 26, 2005, 9:26am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/rip-richard-burns/4987 "2005-11-26T09:26:42Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 12\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![Daddie](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/daddie/32/7621_2.png) [@Daddie](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Daddie)\ **Post date:** [November 26, 2005, 9:26am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/rip-richard-burns/4987/1 "2005-11-26T09:26:42Z")
[http://www.richardburns.com/](http://www.richardburns.com/) RICHARD BURNS It is with very great sadness that we must announce the death of Richard Burns, the 2001 FIA World Rally Champion. Burns, who was diagnosed with an astrocytoma, a form of brain tumour, in November 2003 passed away last night Friday 25th November peacefully. His partner Zoe, family and close friends were at his bedside. From the outset Richard knew that the odds were heavily against him and yet he fought his illness with bravery and good humour. Having undergone both chemotherapy and radiotherapy he was able to leave hospital in summer 2004. For a while his health showed signs of improvement but then after six months it once again began to decline. Determined not to give up, he opted for surgery earlier this year. This alleviated some of the symptoms of his illness and enabled him to remain active. At Castle Combe in August he attended a parade of the rally cars that he drove throughout his career and was touched by the warmth of the reception he received. However there was to be no miracle and in recent days he lapsed into a coma. The media, friends and fans are asked to respect the family’s privacy at this time. There will be a private funeral and instead of flowers the family would ask that donations be sent to Cancer Research. Anyone who would like to send messages should address them to the memorials pages on this website. [www.richard-burns.co.uk/memorials](http://www.richard-burns.co.uk/memorials) The date of a memorial service will be announced shortly. Richard Burns, Age: 34 Born: Reading, Berkshire – 17 January 1971 Wow, 34… ☹ ---
**Author:** ![Ovrwrkd](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/ovrwrkd/32/7586_2.png) [@Ovrwrkd](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Ovrwrkd)\ **Post date:** [November 26, 2005, 9:48am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/rip-richard-burns/4987/2 "2005-11-26T09:48:09Z")
That’s really sad to hear. He was a great competitior and from what I can tell, a great guy to be around. This is a really sad year for the WRC… 2 of the sports greatest competitiors 😢 ---
**Author:** ![Bacon](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/bacon/32/7230_2.png) [@Bacon](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Bacon)\ **Post date:** [November 26, 2005, 10:47am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/rip-richard-burns/4987/3 "2005-11-26T10:47:10Z")
RIP, Richard Burns you shall be missed. 😢 Also, to the family for trying to help others in the aftermath of this loss. :tup: ---
**Author:** ![neurokinetik](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/neurokinetik/32/7270_2.png) [@neurokinetik](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/neurokinetik)\ **Post date:** [November 26, 2005, 12:32pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/rip-richard-burns/4987/4 "2005-11-26T12:32:39Z")
Fucking cancer… :tdown: ---
**Author:** ![91MR2](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/91mr2/32/7217_2.png) [@91MR2](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/91MR2)\ **Post date:** [November 26, 2005, 1:25pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/rip-richard-burns/4987/5 "2005-11-26T13:25:50Z")
Very sad… ---
**Author:** ![JettaX](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/j/838e76/32.png) [@JettaX](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/JettaX)\ **Post date:** [November 26, 2005, 2:10pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/rip-richard-burns/4987/6 "2005-11-26T14:10:39Z")
RIP ---
**Author:** ![Rx3](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/rx3/32/7194_2.png) [@Rx3](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Rx3)\ **Post date:** [November 26, 2005, 2:12pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/rip-richard-burns/4987/7 "2005-11-26T14:12:58Z")
☹ ---
**Author:** ![kingsario](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/kingsario/32/7572_2.png) [@kingsario](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/kingsario)\ **Post date:** [November 26, 2005, 2:18pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/rip-richard-burns/4987/8 "2005-11-26T14:18:34Z")
damn ---
**Author:** ![Blue\_Eyed\_Devil](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/blue_eyed_devil/32/7292_2.png) [@Blue\_Eyed\_Devil](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Blue_Eyed_Devil)\ **Post date:** [November 26, 2005, 9:04pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/rip-richard-burns/4987/9 "2005-11-26T21:04:45Z")
☹ RIP ---
**Author:** ![Rx3](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/rx3/32/7194_2.png) [@Rx3](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Rx3)\ **Post date:** [November 27, 2005, 9:29pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/rip-richard-burns/4987/10 "2005-11-27T21:29:54Z")
Here’s a Torrent link (199Megs) featuring Richard’s amazing car control skills: [http://www.torrentreactor.to/torrents/download\_30036](http://www.torrentreactor.to/torrents/download_30036) ---
**Author:** ![Zer0DazE](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/zer0daze/32/7624_2.png) [@Zer0DazE](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Zer0DazE)\ **Post date:** [November 28, 2005, 4:55am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/rip-richard-burns/4987/11 "2005-11-28T04:55:37Z")
wow, thats 2 rally drivers this year isnt it? ☹ ---
**Author:** ![dozr](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/d/41988e/32.png) [@dozr](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/dozr)\ **Post date:** [November 28, 2005, 6:22am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/rip-richard-burns/4987/12 "2005-11-28T06:22:00Z")
Rest in Peace Burnsie…