Legendary former West Indian cricketer Basil Butcher passed away last night after a prolonged period of illness.
His son, Basil F Butcher Jr. announced his father’s passing on his Facebook page minutes after his death. In the post the son said “With a heavy heart I announce our Dad, Husband, Brother, Grandfather, Great-Grandfather and former Guyana and West Indies batting star Basil Butcher Sr. passed earlier this evening in Florida after a long illness.” He was 86.
Hundreds of fans extended condolences to his family as they learnt of his passing via social media.
