WST Chairman Barry Hearn expressed his thanks to everyone who has sent him ‘get well’ wishes as he continues to recover at home having suffered a heart attack last weekend.

Humbled by the thousands of “get well” wishes so thanks to each and everyone of you. Massive shout out to Broomfield and Basildon hospitals – don’t know what we’d do without the NHS. God bless you all and stay safe.

— Barry Hearn (@BarryHearn) April 8, 2020

Hearn’s son Eddie revealed on Wednesday that Barry was taken to hospital on Sunday following a minor heart attack.

Eddie said on Twitter: “As if we can’t thank the NHS enough, I want to particularly thank the staff at Broomfield & Basildon. My dad @BarryHearn was taken to hospital on Sunday after a minor heart attack and was operated on yesterday.He is up and well and returns home today in good spirits!”

Everyone at WST wishes Barry all the best for a fast recovery. Many of snooker’s top players have also sent him their best wishes.

Speedy recovery @BarryHearn 🤞🏻 https://t.co/hhzJykTvPc

— Judd trump (@judd147t) April 8, 2020

Speedy recovery boss and well done once more to the NHS!💪🏻🙏 https://t.co/0imj3VJJa1

— Neil Robertson🌱 (@nr147) April 8, 2020

Get well soon boss @BarryHearn

— Joe Perry (@joegentlemanjoe) April 8, 2020

Speedy recovery boss. Every credit to all the hospital staff given how hard they’re being worked right now https://t.co/lFwERqZevs

— Mark Allen (@pistol147) April 8, 2020