British tennis reporter Mike Dickson passed away suddenly while covering the Australian Open.
Known for his extensive sports coverage, he worked for the Daily Mail for 33 years and covered over 30 sports in 50 countries.
“We are devastated to announce that our wonderful husband and Dad, Mike, has collapsed and died while in Melbourne for the Aus Open,” Dickson’s family wrote. “For 38 years he lived his dream covering sport all over the world.”
“He was a truly great man and we will miss him terribly,” the statement added.
Heckler Screams For Novak Djokovic to 'Get Vaccinated,' Then He Silences Crowd With Dominant Performance pic.twitter.com/4SLdNjeaiF
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“Dicko was everything you want a correspondent to be – a brilliant news hound, a terrific writer and a friend to so many in his sport. The world of tennis will join us in mourning. He was a giant of a journalist,” tennis publisher Lee Clayton said.
Dickson’s clash with tennis star Novak Djokovic over vaccination refusal was notable, but despite their differences, Djokovic paid tribute to Dickson’s career and offered condolences to his family.
British journalist, Mike Dickson (59), who called Novak Djokovic a "deplorable," "anti-vaxxer tennis superstar," "desperate to be loved," suddenly collapses and dies while covering the Australian Open. pic.twitter.com/Zx9mzaFoLd
— David Wolfe (@DavidWolfe) January 21, 2024
“Novak Djokovic could ruin his chances of becoming the GOAT by refusing to take the vaccine… it is a strange hill to die on for a player who is so desperate to be loved,” Dickson previously wrote.
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