He is of a different era.". Who is darts' biggest legend? The Australian played in seven World Championships, where he threw a nine-dart finish in 2014. Rob Cross has been married to Georgis Cross since 2011. Stoke's Taylor is the richest and most successful darts player in He retired in 2007 and appeared on Im A Celebrity in 2012. We're devastated to learn that Australia's Kyle Anderson, the 2017 Auckland Darts Masters champion, has passed away, aged 33. WebIn 2012, Evison attempted to rejoin the PDC via the Qualifying School but failed to earn a tour card. 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Having played since 1984, he announced his retirement in 2019 after being knocked out in the first round of the world championship only to change his mind and make a comeback last year. Something went wrong, please try again later. In February 2020, it led to him being rushed to hospital where an operation on his bowel led to him having 16 litres of fluid drained from his body. PDC president Barry Hearn said: We send our condolences and best wishes to Kyles family and friends at this terribly sad time, particularly his wife and children. He won the championship five times as a player in the British Darts Organisation, dominating the sport between 1980 and 1986. Thoughts go out to all his family at this sad time. 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Andy Fordham dead latest - Darts legend's cause of Andy Fordham, the former darts world champion and iconic figure in the sport, has sadly passed away at the age of just 59. He was rushed to hospital after suffering with severe chest pains and breathing issues, and had a minor stroke. But he accepted his career was blighted by heavy boozing, which meant that he never capitalised on that BDO world title. But I spoke to my doctor who warned me the virus can hit you very quickly. Australian darts star Kyle Anderson has died aged 33. In 2018, Evison quit the PDC Challenge Tour. Fordham recently admitted he was terrified of dying after being diagnosed with coronavirus. Fordham delivered his finest hour by beating Mervyn King to win the Lakeside World Championship in 2004. But what happened to the other legends of darts? 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He was a favourite on the darts circuit but Andy Fordham has died aged just 59 after suffering major organ failure. Despite recovering from Covid, the darts legend sadly passed away following organ failure just 6 months after battling the virus. We had many great games and a fantastic player. A spokesperson confirmed to SunSport that The Viking Rees, despite suffering from a serious heart condition, returned to Lakeside Country Club this year as the British Darts Organisation's VIP guest for the 25th Anniversary World Championship - for which he made the live televised draw with women's world champion Trina Gulliver. He made two final appearances at the Lakeside in 2005 and 2006 before health issues saw him not able to take to the stage for the final time he qualified back in 2007 to face his 2006 opponent, Simon Whitlock. 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Weighing 30 stone at his fighting peak, with a big beard, long hair and a 20-bottle-a-day thirst, the 2004 BDO world darts champion looked like the sort of chap who held a gold card at Valhalla after accruing so many pillaging points. Andy pulled through but would be dead just six months later, ANDY RECENTLY THANKED FANS FOR SUPPORT AFTER RECOVERING FROM COVID. Let us know in the comments section below, One fan wrote: Saddened to hear the news about Shaun Greatbatch, quality guy, will always be remembered for that night in Holland., Another commented: Wow, that news has shocked me. "Absolutely guttered to wake up with the news of the passing of Kyle Anderson. Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window), Click to share on Twitter (Opens in new window), Click to share on WhatsApp (Opens in new window). Read about our approach to external linking. Died Country Ref Adam Gawlas: 2002 Czech Republic: Aden Kirk: Captain RIP, . Fordham evenrevealed his dreamof returning to the oche once again. A fantastic dart player and an even nicer bloke. He famously became one of eight players to hit a nine-dart finish at the Alexandra Palace in a game against Ian White at the 2014 World Championship, and also represented Australia four times in the PDC World Cup of Darts alongside Simon Whitlock. As always you can unsubscribe at any time. In anemotional interview with SunSport earlier thisyear, the former world champion broke down in tears as he explained how a doctor had warned him he faced a make-or-break few days. A spokesperson confirmed to SunSport that The Viking passed away in hospital on Thursday morning after suffering major organ failure. Anderson became the first Australian to win a PDC tour card in 2014 and in the coming years, reached the last 32 of the World Championships on four separate occasions. The Professional Darts Corporation (PDC) confirmed his death on Monday in a statement. Both former and current players paid tribute, with Bobby George branding him a gentle giant and loved by all. Undoubtedly one of the great names in darts, Rees was guaranteed his place in history by winning the first world title. Get the latest Welsh Rugby news analysis and interviews. Kyle Anderson has passed away at the age of 33, the Professional Darts Corporation has confirmed. TRIBUTES have been paid to a much-loved darts player who tragically collapsed and died while playing in a local match. You always made me laugh every time we met. The 58-year-old, who has been beset by health problems in recent years, told The Sun: This is the scariest thing Ive ever had to face in my life.. The docs advice led Fordham to seek help and assistance with TV programme Celebrity Fit Club, where he became friends with the journalist and TV presenter Paul Ross. The tragic news was delivered to heartbroken fans by his wife Barbara on social media. A fund-raising Stoke-on-Trent darts legend has spoken of his pride as he nears the 60,000 mark in his quest to boost Prostate Cancer UK. Tributes have been paid to Australian darts player Kyle Anderson after it was announced he had died aged 33. RIP Kyle Anderson. RIP Mike .". Now 70, he is married with four children and one grandchild. In addition, they have four children. 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Fordham: Former BDO World Darts champion dies aged According to the Daily Mail Fordham once drank 62 bottles of Pils after celebrating he and his wife Jennys first wedding anniversary in 2001. Rees had four rounds to battle through to win in 1978. You'll have to find the ghoul in under 11 seconds, so can you do it? Published: Apr 19, 2022 Mike Gregory, known He will be sadly missed., A lovely man and always fun to be with, very sorry to hear about Kyle. RIP, Mr 9-Dart Man., Former world no.1 Steve Beaton added: So sad to hear the awful news that Shaun Greatbatch has passed away at only 52. The 2023 PDC World Darts Championship (known as the 2023 Cazoo World Darts Championship) was a professional darts event that took place at Alexandra Palace in London, England, from 15 December 2022 to 3 January 2023. Fellow former world champ Adrian Lewis tweeted: Sad to hear the passing of a legend Andy Fordham our thoughts are with his family.. She wrote: With a heavy heart and deep sorrow, Im letting you know of the death of my dearest husband Shaun, yesterday afternoon, he was the most amazing, kind, caring, loving, funny best friend, father and grandfather you could ask for, and will be heartbrokenly missed by us all.. In a tweet, the PDC said: "The PDC is saddened to learn that Tony Ayres has passed away, aged 54. I wont say Ill be back to tournament standard but without trying you dont know. "When I started out in my younger days, you played darts in a pub and you drank and you smoked. I wish now it had been different because I wouldn't have the problems I've got now. His nickname was Nine Dart Man, having been the first player to hit a perfect nine dart finish on live television, in the final of the 2002 Dutch Open against Steve Coote . Never a dull moment with you around. Professional Darts Corporation president Hearn said he was "a popular player on the tour" whose "talent and dedication made him an inspiration to other players around the world.". Despite his struggles he went on to win the programmes biggest loser challenge, losing more than three stone in weight. Unfortunately, that was the peak for the man from Ynysybwl, he never won a second world championship, although he had another good run the following year. Despite recovering from Covid, the darts legend sadly passed away following organ failure just 6 months after battling the virus. Its slowly picking up. 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