Legendary racing commentator and broadcaster Sir Peter O'Sullevan has died at the age of 97.

Known as the "voice of racing", he passed away peacefully at his home in London earlier today.

An icon in the sport, he commentated on 50 Grand Nationals and 14,000 races in total before retiring in 1997.

Born in Kenmare, Co Kerry in 1918 he joined the BBC in 1947, kickstarting a long and illustrious broadcasting career.