Irish jockey JT McNamara dies at aged 41.

Irish jockey JT McNamara, who was paralysed after a fall at the 2013 Cheltenham Festival, has kicked the bucket at aged 41.

McNamara, a father-of-three, was a leading amateur rider before being seriously injured.

He fractured two vertebrae in his neck after being thrown from his horse Galaxy Rock in the Fulke Walwyn Kim Muir Challenge Cup on 14 March, 2013.
He moved back home to Limerick in 2014 after being discharged from the North West Regional Spinal Injuries Centre.
Adrian McGoldrick, senior medical officer for the Irish Turf Club, said: "I've just spoken to his wife Caroline and I can confirm JT passed away peacefully during the night."
McNamara rode four winners at the Cheltenham Festival, including guiding Teaforthree to victory in the 2012 National Hunt Chase.
He won the same race in 2002 on Rith Dubh, was successful in the Cross-Country Chase with Spot Thedifference three years later and won the 2007 Fox Hunter Chase on Drombeag.

JT McNamara. An inspiration to us all. #rip

— Matt Chapman (@MCYeeehaaa) July 26, 2016

So sad to hear of JT McNamara's death. Take 5 mins to read Alastair Down's interview to see how much he loved lifehttps://t.co/JRFnvqTAeS

— ian marmion (@marmobet) July 26, 2016

Desperate news reported by @RacingPost this morning that JT McNamara has passed away. Thoughts are with his family and friends. #Legend #RIP

— The Final Flight (@thefinalflight1) July 26, 2016

We're extremely sad to report that JT McNamara has passed away. pic.twitter.com/D8s5qIOblA

— At The Races (@AtTheRaces) July 26, 2016