P323 CEEFAX 323 Fri 15 Apr 21:05/12 1/3 IWSUATING: CURRY DIES Former Olympic and world champion John Curry has died, aged 44, from an Aids-related illness. Curry was diagnosed as having the HIV virus in 1987. He returned from the US in 1991 after being told hj had full blown Aids. In 1976 Curry swept the board of major titles, winning the British, European, Olympic and World $5 Championships in quick succession. He was awarded an OBI and enjoyed a flourishing professional career and toured the world with the John Curry Theatre of Skating. 5-,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,. Tennis Golf Round-up DiaryP323 CEEFAX 323 Fri 15 apr 21:14/47 2/3 I/SKATING: CURRY DIES Former Olympic and world champion John Curry has died, aged 44, from an Aids-related illness. His agent Jean Diamond said he suffered a heart attack at his home near Stratford-upon-Avon. Curry's emphasis on marrying dance and sport brought him into conflict with the establishment. His greatest triumph came when hj won the gold medal in the 1976 Winter Olympics at Innsbruck. Football 302 Snooker 330 Cricket 340 M/Sport 360 Rugby 370 Racing 0380 Tennis Golf Round-up DiaryP323 CEEFAX 323 Fri 15 Apr 21:16/34 3/3 I/SKATING: DANCE STARS PAY T JBUTETOCURRY Jayne Torvill and Christopher Dean have paid tribute to John Curry following his death, aged 44. "Hj was an inspiration to us in our early years, and when hj came to our professional shows we were always keen to hear his opinion. "During the last year hj kept in touch with our progress towards the Olympic return, writing to congratulate us on our performance. "This for us was the greatest of Compliments from the man who changed the face of ice skating and we shall miss him," they said. 5-,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,. Tennis Golf Round-up Diary