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[Parkesi]

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[Richard Jenkins]

Gosh, absolutely floored by this.

Gordon was great to deal with and without his support, I doubt the books I've been involved with would've had anywhere near the exposure if he hadn't been involved.

A terrific obituary which truly captures the essence of the man.

RIP Gordon. Thoughts with all his many friends and family.

[BRG]

I am deeply sorry to hear of Gordon's passing. 

[jbbugatti]

What terribly sad news.….

 

Gordon was a lovely man, who it was a pleasure to know, and, occasionally, to help.

 

He will be greatly missed.

Edited by jbbugatti, Today, 22:27.

[john aston]

That is a very good obituary . Such a shame that we often only learn much about a life after it's ended . 

 

And I have often thought that the subject of  motoring journalism and journalism is a neglected one . It might seem self indulgent and meta for a book or article by a motoring journo  to be about their own profession but with such rich candidates like Blain , Bell, Setright , Manney , Bulgin (David E )Davis, Posey as well as the obvious DSJ (about whom there is at least some stuff),  I think there are rich pickings. 

[LittleChris]

What awful news. RIP Gordon ☹️

[68targa]

Oh no, this is very sad news. I am so sorry to hear this.

RIP

[Sterzo]

Uncountable hours have been spent enjoying GC's Motor Sport articles, including his memorable tales of working as a junior with Bod and Jenks. There must be so many of us for whom the monthly mag has been an unmissable treat, and the debt we owe to those who kept it going is immeasurable.

[marksixman]

What a wonderful tribute from Andrew Frankel.

 

I loved reading Gordon's comments on anything, which were never ever clouded by his own misfortune. A true enthusiast, and a very knowledgeable and astute one

 

RIP Gordon. You deserve it !