Everyone at the PDC sends their condolences to Tony's family and friends." Many have paid tribute to Anderson in recent hours, including PDC president Barry Hearn. Former BDO world champion Stephen Bunting tweeted: "Absolutely gutted hearing the news this morning. A spokesperson confirmed to SunSport that The Viking passed away in hospital on Thursday morning after suffering major organ failure. Xx", Glittering drama based on the audacious Brinks-Mat security depot heist, A corrupt copper and a Leeds gangster are bound together by decades of dishonesty. And however long that list grows, and no matter how few Welshmen make it on to that list, it is that name that will forever be first. Rees had four rounds to battle through to win in 1978. In January Fordham told SunSport: Right now I am just about coping. Bristow was one of the founder players when the Professional Darts Corporation was formed in 1993 as some of the sports leading stars broke away from the BDO. It came just a month after the Englishman lost his mother Sandra, a trailblazing figure in womens darts, aged 76. "I'm just pleased it's different for Ritchie. Never a dull moment with you around. He will be sadly missed. In 2009, he got his weight down to 16 stone but last year he ballooned back up to 28 stone. Wilson constantly ate sweets and refused to brush his teeth, claiming his gran had told him the English poison the water," he had lost his last tooth by the age of 28. He will be sadly missed., A lovely man and always fun to be with, very sorry to hear about Kyle. In January 2007, he collapsed while preparing for the opening match of the BDO Worlds. The optical illusion will leave you stumped as it's asking people to spot the ghost hiding inside the room. ANDY FORDHAM went into sporting folklore for being a darts world champion and downing 24 bottles of lager a day. You can find out more information on our email newsletter on this link here. He was a popular player on the tour and his talent and dedication made him an inspiration to other players around the world., The Professional Darts Players Association tweeted: So sad to wake up to the news today that Kyle Anderson has passed away, our sincere condolences to all his family and friends. "The Sun", "Sun", "Sun Online" are registered trademarks or trade names of News Group Newspapers Limited. The darts world hasn't been the same with you not around brother. It later emerged he had broken his back celebrating an earlier win in the 1994 tournament and he had to have eight titanium screws inserted into the base of his spine just to stand upright. Last year, the Viking was hospitalised with a bowel blockage before he was struck by coronavirus. Greatbatch, who was renowned for hitting the first ever live broadcast nine-darter on television back in 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. Get into darts, an addictive and entertaining sport that will do wonders for your social life. 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He once drunk up to 24 bottles of lager before a match, and revealed he had not given up hope of playing on the big stage once again. "Absolutely guttered to wake up with the news of the passing of Kyle Anderson. Last year, the Vikingwas hospitalised with a bowel blockagebefore he wasstruck by coronavirus. Condolences go out to family and friends. I wont say Ill be back to tournament standard but without trying you dont know. "Kyle's achievements in his short-lived career were outstanding, notably his Auckland Darts Masters win, and a fitting reward for the sacrifices he made to follow his dream. News Corp is a network of leading companies in the worlds of diversified media, news, education, and information services. You'll have to find the ghoul in under 11 seconds, so can you do it? You always made me laugh every time we met. WebThe Australian darts player Kyle Andersons cause of death has been followed by mixed rumors after the star reportedly passed away on Tuesday, August 24, 2021, at the young age of 33. 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. SunSport revealed that in 2020 the 2004 BDO World Darts Champion was recovering at home in South-East London after being discharged from hospital following a blockage in his bowels. 22:25, 1 MAR 2023 Julie Dart, 18, was killed by Michael Sams A former police officer who worked on the case of Stephanie Slater's kidnap has given the reason he thinks killer Michael Sams let Stephanie go despite murdering Leeds teen Julie Dart. Andy who once weighed 31 stone and downed 25 bottles of lager a day had spoken openly about his health issues. Never a dull moment with you around. 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. He has two sons one is also a darts player and two grandsons. WebIn 2012, Evison attempted to rejoin the PDC via the Qualifying School but failed to earn a tour card. A credit to Australian and world darts. In a tweet, the PDC said: "The PDC is saddened to learn that Tony Ayres has passed away, aged 54. Fordham delivered his finest hour by beating Mervyn King to win the Lakeside World Championship in 2004. Stephen Bunting wrote on Twitter: "undefinedundefinedAbsolutely gutted hearing the news this morning. Daily Star Sport looks at where darts' legends are now. pic.twitter.com/1tpS9U5HZY, Michael Van Gerwen wrote: A lovely man and always fun to be with, very sorry to hear about Kyle. 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). Anderson is known for being one of only eight players ever to He retired in 2007 and appeared on Im A Celebrity in 2012. He had always been known as a big drinker, making him a much-loved fan-favourite. He toldWinmau TV: I had a few goes on the dartboard. We had many great games and a fantastic player. "He was a popular player on the tour and his talent and dedication made him an inspiration to other players around the world. ", The PDC also posted on Twitter, saying: "So sad to wake up to the news today that Kyle Anderson has passed away, our sincere condolences to all his family and friends. You always made me laugh every time we met. To see all content on The Sun, please use the Site Map. RIP Kyle Anderson. Something went wrong, please try again later. It was no surprise that he was beset by health problems throughout his career. Andy Fordham sadly lost his life on Thursday, and the darts legend left behind a legacy most can only dream of. Something went wrong, please try again later. Fordham once weighed 31 stone and downed 25 bottles of lager a day before tackling his health issues - but despite shedding the pounds, his darts career began to slump and he took time off to re-hone his skills. Anderson was 33. Tributes have flooded in from across the sport for the Millwall fan, born in South-east London in 1962. The tragic news was delivered to heartbroken fans by his wife Barbara on social media.

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