But, on Thursday, it was confirmed that he had passed away with wife Jenny by his side. He died in 2018 aged 60 after suffering a heart attack, the Bullseye favourite left his wife Jane and two children. 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. FAMILY HAS ASKED DONATIONS TO GO TO CHARITY HEART OF DARTS. Andy who once weighed 31 stone and downed 25 bottles of lager a day had spoken openly about his health issues. 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. The Crafty Cockney was one of the sports first superstars. The optical illusion will leave you stumped as it's asking people to spot the ghost hiding inside the room. The darts world hasn't been the same with you not around brother. For other inquiries, Contact Us. Daily Star Sport looks at where darts' legends are now. We use your sign-up to provide content in the ways you've consented to and improve our understanding of you. 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. 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. You will be missed my friend. Richie Burnett has revealed he constantly contemplated suicide after being banned from darts for returning a positive drugs test. First darts player to hit a televised live nine-darter Shaun My biggest fear is waking up one morning, not being able to breathe and being placed in the back of the ambulance then not seeing my wife and children again.. Last year, the Vikingwas hospitalised with a bowel blockagebefore he wasstruck by coronavirus. In an emotional interview the former world champion broke down in tears as he explained how a doctor has warned him he faces a make-or-break few days. Kyles 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. Man Utd revive interest in Barcelona star De Jong, Hits & misses: Problems still to solve for Potter; Newcastle must find goals, Rice: Brighton played us off the pitch, it was demoralising, Hamilton: Mercedes 'made step forward' despite 'average' car, Kyle Anderson: Australian darts star dies aged 33, Due to your consent preferences, youre not able to view this. This means that we may include adverts from us and third parties based on our knowledge of you. Another former player, Steve Beaton, tweeted: "Just heard the sad news that Mike Gregory has passed away. Despite recovering from Covid, the darts legend sadly passed away following organ failure just 6 months after battling the virus. Once his picture ended up on Top Of The Pops behind Dexys Midnight Runners as they sang Jackie Wilson Said. And his talent arguably deserved more than the one BDO World Championship he won in 2004. 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. He made his World Championship debut at the 2012/13 event and made a nine 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. A spokesperson confirmed to SunSport that The Viking passed away in hospital on Thursday morning after suffering major organ failure. 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 Sun", "Sun", "Sun Online" are registered trademarks or trade names of News Group Newspapers Limited. Now 75, he built a 17-bedroom mansion called George Hall for he and his wife Marie using skills hed learned in the building trade in the 1960s. Thoughts go to all your family. 4-min read. "When I started out in my younger days, you played darts in a pub and you drank and you smoked. Fordham evenrevealed his dreamof returning to the oche once again. HOW MANY DARTS TITLES DID ANDY FORDHAM WIN? Wales' Mark Webster paid tribute to "a great guy who made massive sacrifices to pursue his dream. He was a cartoon character with forearms as thick as most peoples legs, George said after Fordham died, aged 59. Darts But his cult status fare outgrew his ability with a set of darts. The tragic news was delivered to heartbroken fans by his wife Barbara on social media. Everyone at the PDC sends their condolences to Tony's family and friends." It was revealed how the popular thrower last year underwent major bowel surgery before contracting Covid-19 at the start of 2021. FORMER darts great Eric Bristow has passed away aged 60. A lovely man and good friend. I wont say Ill be back to tournament standard but without trying you dont know. My thoughts go out to all his family and friends such a sad day. A credit to Australian and world darts. Well then sign up for the brilliant Daily Star football email newsletter! RIP mate. But his cult status fare outgrew his ability with a set of darts. Met Office issues snow update with three possible likelihoods Former darts star Tony Ayres dies He downed up to 20 pints of Guinness a day, smoked and loved hot vindaloo curries. The Sun website is regulated by the Independent Press Standards Organisation (IPSO), Our journalists strive for accuracy but on occasion we make mistakes. The King of Bling always made an impression when he strutted onto the oche, sporting layers of jewellery plus a crown and cloak and holding a candelabra. ", Absolutely guttered to wake up with the news of the passing of, . Fordham evenrevealed his dreamof returning to the oche once again. Phil Taylor celebrates a point against Simon Whitlock of Australia during the final of the Ladbrokes.com World Championships at Alexandra Palace on 3 January 2010 in London. Last updated on 24 August 202124 August 2021.From the section Darts. One of eight players to hit a nine-dart finish at the PDC World Championship, Anderson turned professional in 2014 and reached the last 32 at Alexandra Palace on four occasions. FORDHAM LAST PLAYED DARTS 13 YEARS AGO - BUT WOULD HAVE 'LOVED' TO HAVE THROWN AGAIN. He was a cartoon character with forearms as thick as most peoples legs, George said after Fordham died, aged 59. Andy Fordham: Darts world champion dies aged 59. Andy Fordham dead latest - Darts legend's cause of Australian darts star Kyle Anderson has died at the age of 33. Anderson had returned to Australia in 2020 at the start of the coronavirus pandemic and relinquished his PDC Tour Card in January. 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