Awful news. RIP
As a massive bike racing fan, it is with sadness that I report this..😟
I met his brother Michael in Spain and he was a true gent
https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/northern-ireland/44754057
Just heard of the sad news, RIP William.
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Terribly, terribly sad.
The Dunlop racing family are near-royalty in Northern Ireland, and William sadly joins his father, Robert, and uncle, Joey, in losing his life whilst racing.
Most tragic of all is that he leaves behind a two year-old daughter and a partner expecting their second child. A child he will never meet.
This quote from a recent interview is unbearably poignant now: "Before I was wishing my dad would have been there with us at the bikes, but now with Ella coming along I know there is more to life than that and I wish he was around to see his granddaughter. That's how your mind changes. I would hope dad is proud of me."
Just awful. RIP and thoughts with his family & loved ones.
Genuinely gutted to hear that. A complete legend and so modest. I was due to go to skerries tomorrow.
So sad, I know they all understand the risks but even so this is terrible given the tragedy that surrounds this racing family.
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Such tragic news, my thoughts and prayers go to his family and friends.
RIP William.
Really saddened by this news.
RIP William
It's just a matter of time...
Awful news. The Dunlop family have paid such a high price for their love of road racing.
RIP
Tragic, and he withdrew from the TT just a few weeks ago.
Terribly sad news...a stark reminder how dangerous road racing can be.
Nuts of steel! RIP
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Terrible news, I met Joey & Williams Father Robert back in 84, such gentleman, this sport has taken its heavy toll on the Dunlop's. I hope Michael calls it a day now.
Such sad news.
They’re a very talented family but they certainly pay the price for it.
A video of the crash is doing the rounds. Not a chance am I watching it, feel sick at the thought of it.
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A video of the crash is doing the rounds. Not a chance am I watching it, feel sick at the thought of it.