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Ex-WSBK and 500cc star Anthony Gobert dies aged 48
Anthony Gobert, a former motorcycle racer from Australia, has tragically passed away. His mother confirmed the news through a heartfelt Facebook post, where she also spoke about his struggles with addiction. Gobert began his career in motocross before moving to World Superbike, where he achieved great success, including a wildcard victory. He then joined the 500cc category and showed promise, but his career was cut short due to failing a drug test. Gobert made a comeback in World Superbike and achieved another victory, but he faced challenges outside of racing with his addiction issues. He was also involved in a robbery incident and suffered severe injuries in an altercation. In recent times, he had been battling a serious illness and was under palliative care before his passing. Throughout his career, Gobert was known for his flamboyant personality and earned the nickname ‘The Go Show’.
