Looking on Facebook just now and people are saying he's passed away ? Exteremly sad news R.I.P Jason Richards

Poor bugger, he wasn't looking healthy at Sydney. My condolences if it is true to his family especially at this time of year.

Source? Google is only coming up with this: Quote: "25 November 2011 Newport expat Jason Richards, 40, killed in Thai crash A Welsh expat has died in a motorcycle crash on the Thai holiday island of Phuket." http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-wales-15891015

Sadly it's true ...., "Mr Jason Richards has lost his battle with cancer and quietly passed away this morning" ........ and that came about twenty five minutes ago from the horses mouth (Andy Booth) he will be sadly missed!!!!! "Another racing legend has been lost but will never be forgotten" was on the radio aswell

http://www.sports-force.net.au/motor...ichards-alive/ (http://www.sports-force.net.au/motorsport/v8-supercars/richards-alive/)

Which is it, nz radio is saying one thing. News the other. Im soo confused Some original photos have not been recovered yet.

it's a fairly common name hence the confusion another reason to not automatically believe 'facebook' and its rumours

According to the Daily Telegraph: V8 Supercar racer Jason Richards has lost his battle with cancer. Just over a year after being diagnosed with a particularly aggressive form of the disease, he died in Melbourne at approximately 8pm last night. Richards fought as hard as he could and refused to give up on his racing career until he was too weak to drive, even managing an amazing third-fastest practice time in his final V8 Supercar drive at Darwin this year. The transplanted New Zealander moved to Australia to advance his career and quickly established himself as one of the fastest men on the track, advancing through four teams and twice finishing runner-up in the Bathurst 1000. "He was an amazing guy and he will be sorely missed. There is no way I could describe him in just a few words," his team boss, Brad Jones, said. Jason Richards' family confirmed the V8 star's death in a short statement today. Family Statement on Jason Richards: "Champion V8 Supercar driver Jason Richards passed away peacefully at home with his wife, Charlotte by his side at 8.00pm last night (Thursday, 15 December 2011). "He was just 35 years old. "Jason’s family is appreciative of the many thousands of people who have offered their love and support during his battle with illness over the past 14 months. "A memorial service to honour Jason and his career will be held at Sandown in the coming weeks. "The family requests that their privacy be respected during their time of grief." Follow @Telegraph_Sport on Twitter and like Telegraph Sport on Facebook Unfortunately it appears to be true.

Very sad news

shame was great to watch over the years, cut down at 35 really hits home how good some of us have it

http://www.adelaidenow.com.au/sport/...-1226223969313 (http://www.adelaidenow.com.au/sport/motorsport/v8-star-jason-richards-loses-battle-with-cancer-at-age-35/story-e6frecuu-1226223969313)

http://www.speedcafe.com/2011/12/16/...s-passes-away/ (http://www.speedcafe.com/2011/12/16/v8-driver-jason-richards-passes-away/)

Racing with PB now,Far too young! Marty