I am in shock now. A true great of the game, amazing sportsman, great entertainer gone far too soon. As others have said, I watched him torment England for years, but his skill, class and grace in defeat in 2005 showed what a great sportsman he was. How do you lose a series when you take 40 wickets at under 20?
He was the definition of a box office player, and inspired countless young people to take up the game. Also one of the better commentators, at least when he talked about bowling: I really enjoyed his insights on the tactics of spin, field placing etc.
There can be no greater compliment to an Australian cricketer than the words of the Barmy Army: We only wish you were English.
RIP you bloody legend