Dick Button has passed away

[kwanfan1818]

And a European champion, as well.

 

[mtnskater]

One of the most influential figure skaters in the history of the sport. I admired him ever so much. His love and passion for the sport lasted a lifetime. His TV commentary greatly influenced me in becoming a figure skating fan. What an impact he has had on so many lives. I was just thinking about him at Nationals and wondering how he was doing. He is an unforgettable man. What a life well lived.

 

[Carolla5501]

I think the last time I saw him was in San Jose and bless his heart his health had really gone downhill then.

But I think for some of us, he will always be the Dick Button doing the broadcasting with Peggy and Scott, wanting to pinch Irinia’s cheeks.

 

[Gazpacho]

Salt in the wound

 

[Coco]

May he rest in peace. Keeping his family in my heart.

 

[AnnM]

Was that when she sat in his lap? One of my favorite Uncle Dick stories.

I believe it was! And like, I don't ever run by choice, but I ran because I knew it was important to her.

 

[jlai]

RIP

 

[rfisher]

I'm thinking of all the Buttonisms over the years. Elena Sokalova "cupcake" Rusty hoot, Good for you Lucinda Rue

 

[Ananas Astra]

He was a true legend in our favorite sport. May he rest in peace.

 

[Sparks]

I'm thinking of all the Buttonisms over the years. Elena Sokalova "cupcake" Rusty hoot, Good for you Lucinda Rue

"That was unnecessary and uncalled for"

 

[bardtoob]

Goodbye, Uncle Dick. You made figure skating a world wide phenomena.



Uncle Dick at the 1948 Olympics

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Uncle Dick in a Newsreels in 1951

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Uncle Dick at the 1952 Olympics

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Dick Button "Holiday Ice Skating At Rockefeller Center" on The Ed Sullivan Show

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[overedge]

I'm thinking of all the Buttonisms over the years. Elena Sokalova "cupcake" Rusty hoot, Good for you Lucinda Rue

"refrigerator break", "pre-Raphaelite"....

 

[HeatherC]

This has just been the most epically sad 24 hours for the entire figure skating community and fandom. I grew up with Dick Button on my TV and he's the reason I watch skating the way that I do. I learned SO much from him and his voice was so welcoming during skating coverage. I had the pleasure of meeting him at US Nats in 2014 and he could not have been nicer to me. I treasure that picture of the two of us even more after today. RIP Mr. Button and thank you for the wonderful memories.

I am now going to go cry in a corner over this entire tragic day. I can't remember the last time I was so affected and saddened by tragedy in any of my fandoms but these two events are gonna stay with me for a while.

 

[Aaron MB Fan]

There are so many quotes, statements, performances with his narrative I play back in my mind after watching this sport for 35 years.

RIP to the most iconic commentator I think our sport has ever seen and may ever see again.

 

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[Yuri]

RIP, Mr. Button! What an irreplaceable legend as a competitor and broadcaster. Such a sad day!

 

[genevieve]

Today is the pits

 

[FSWer]

So sorry to hear that.

 

[Daisy18]

Rest in peace, Mr. Button. He was an icon on and off the ice.

 

[kittyjake5]

RIP. Dick Buttons commentary was legend back in the day. Farewell to a gentleman.

 

[LilJen]

 

[PRlady]

It’s one of the saddest days in skating history. But age 95 is not sad- what a life! Layback spins and death spirals in heaven will be more beautiful.

I’m not sad. He had a marvelous life doing what he loved, he brought the sport to so many millions of people, and he died at a ripe old age. May we all be half as accomplished on our deathbeds.

It is the end of an era, though. No one has really inherited his mantle as the voice of the sport.

 

[caseyedwards]

Two gold medals with technical advancements

 

[Bunny Hop]

What PRlady said.

RIP to a true innovator in skating as a sport.

 

[AngieNikodinovLove (ANL)]

Got the news about an hour ago, I just can’t believe it.

My favorite commentator of all time

“LIQUID GOLD” - Dick Button

A true professional and gentleman. The ones we don’t see much anymore. God love you.

 

[orbitz]

A true legend in the world of figure skating in every sense of the word. One in a million. Thanks for the memories. RIP Uncle Dick.

"Good For You, Lucinda Ruh!"

 

[AngieNikodinovLove (ANL)]

Today is the pits

I’d like a full refund on this 30 day trial. Effective today.

 

[AngieNikodinovLove (ANL)]

Remember the story he always used to say about Irina

We found out later, but he originally thought he heard her say to him old men love to pinch my cheeks, and he always referenced it and thought it was so funny but years later, when he interviewed her again, Irina said no, I said, all men love to pinch my cheeks

 

[AngieNikodinovLove (ANL)]

Losing these American greats within a year of each other. Frank Carrol and Dick Button. Just wow.

 

[Karen-W]

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