Sheene
Britishnoun
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“James Hunt died as a 40-year-old of a heart attack, Barry Sheene died at 52 years old of cancer,” he said of two of Britain’s great champions from the worlds of Formula One and motorcycling.
From Reuters ● May 28, 2019
LCR Honda's Cal Crutchlow was another faller from fifth place, ending his quest to become the first British rider to win back-to-back races since Barry Sheene in 1977 after his Australia triumph last week.
From Reuters ● Oct. 30, 2016
Sheene chose not to have surgery or undergo chemotherapy, instead putting his faith in natural treatments.
From BBC ● Aug. 30, 2013
After bursting onto the scene in 1975, Sheene won the 1976 500cc world championship - the premier class of motorcycle racing - and retained the title the following year.
From BBC ● Aug. 30, 2013
"Oh no no" cried Gladys desperately "I dare not vex James like that and besides Mr. Sheene would not have me in his house."
From Daisy Ashford: Her Book by Irvin S. (Irvin Shrewsbury) Cobb
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