Our thoughts are with all his loved ones
Tributes have poured in for a popular man who was described as a 'Rock City legend'. Alfred Thomas, better known by his stage name Tommy ‘sly’ Thomas, was part of the world famous breakdance crew who represented Rock City back in dances during the 80s.
"Wherever he was you knew he was there - and that is not an exaggeration. He was a legend and not just Rock City's."Mr Forbes said they have been best friends for 50 years. He visited Mr Thomas at Queen's Medical Centre in Nottingham a day before died on March 24, aged 62. He said that Mr Thomas passed away after a battle with cancer. "He was my best man, he was my brother. I call his mum my mum. We were very close", Mr Forbes added.
In a heartfelt tribute shared on social media, Richard MacRae, independent Broxtowe Borough Councillor for Stapleford North, wrote: "I am absolutely heartbroken to hear that Tommy 'Sly' Thomas has sadly passed away.
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