The legend of the SSNOOKER Jimmy White has revealed that it has been diagnosed with ADHD at 60 years.
White, who is also known as 'El Torbellino', revealed that he is now receiving medical treatment for condition.
The 62 -year -old man opened on his diagnosis during an appearance in his partner former pool player Stephen Hendry's YouTube channel.
In words reported by The mirrorHe said: 'I'm going to give you an exclusive. I was diagnosed with ADHD about two years, 18 months ago, two years ago.
I've had to work. With ADHD you think about 15 things at the same time. So now I am depressed as normal. I have to be medicate and all that and has completely changed my life.
Hyperactivity attention deficit disorder, or ADHD to abbreviate, is a condition in which people fight to concentrate and tend to be more hyperactive and act impulsively.
Symptoms can be notable in the early six years, however, symptoms in adults tend to be much more subtle.
White wishes that they would have diagnosed him years before and added that if he had known about his condition, he could “be better forwarded.”
The Legend of the pool Jimmy White (in the photo) has revealed that it has been diagnosed with ADHD in its 60 years
White during a game in 2023. He would like to have been diagnosed years before, adding that if he had known about his condition, he could “be better forwarded”
The successful player, who is still classified in the world Top 100, revealed that he was being trained by former Billiard World Champion Peter Ebdon.
White said he is working with Ebdon to reach the basic concepts. “
The six -time runner -up of the championship also let his opinion know about a proposal to move the Snooker World Championship from his home in the iconic crucible theater in Sheffield to Saudi Arabia.
He said the tournament should never go to the Middle East because 'there is no place' like melting.
Far from sport, White has suffered drinks, drugs and game addictions during his career.
In 2014 he revealed that during a three -month spell, after his defeat at the hands of Steve David in the 1984 World Championship final, he became briefly addicted to Crack cocaine.
Meanwhile, just a few days ago, White gave an update on Ronnie O'Sullivan, and hinted at a possible return to sport.
O'Sullivan, 49, has been mysteriously absent in recent times after withdrawing from a series of high profile tournaments so far in 2025, including masters, German masters and Welsh open.
In fact, the seven -time world champion has not played on the tour since he retired in the middle of the Championship League on January 9 when he took his signal after losing four of his five games.
This has caused speculations that O'Sullivan could withdraw, although he issued a statement last week by apologizing for his absence, which he was due to the need to prioritize his mental health.
And White, who is a close friend of O'Sullivan, provided an update on the 49 -year -old man and proposed him to return soon.
“You need a game practice before the world championship,” White told Eurosport. 'You need to be among that.
“I have heard that it has a good sign with which you are happy, (but) I'm just listening to whispers.”
White said that if O'Sullivan will return to the Snooker World Championship, which begins on April 19, needs to return to competitive action soon to ensure that he has the possibility of success in the crucible.
“You need to play some tournaments to obtain a practice of games under your credit,” White added.
'Saying that, remember when he did not play for a year, and then he came and won the World Championship (in 2013)? So, while playing, he has all the opportunities.