Fordham, DARTS LEGEND ANDY FORDHAM VOWS TO FIGHT UNTIL HE CANT ANY MORE AS HE FACES LIFE-SAVING BOWEL OPERATION. The Professional Darts Corporation (PDC) confirmed his death on Monday in a statement. We are all gonna miss you mate. It was Bobby George who gave Andy Fordham the nickname The Viking. I remember the British Open in Bridlington a few years back., FORDHAM RECENTLY ADMITTED HE WAS 'TERRIFIED OF DYING' AFTER BEING DIAGNOSED WITH CORONAVIRUS. Emily Atack won't stop accepting sexy TV roles despite cruel online trolls, The Inbetweeners actress and comedian Emily Atack has vowed to keep accepting racy on-screen roles despite the horrific abuse she's received from online abusers, Police hunt for East London gang setting foxes on fire with 'lighter fluid', The sickening criminals have reportedly been torturing foxes, setting them on fire, and smoking out their dens with police are appealing for more information from the public. 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. Died Country Ref Adam Gawlas: 2002 Czech Republic: Aden Kirk: Captain Kyle Anderson has passed away at the age of 33, the Professional Darts Corporation has confirmed. That was the way it was. For further details of our complaints policy and to make a complaint please click this link: thesun.co.uk/editorial-complaints/, Tributes have been paid to Mike Gregory after he passed away aged 65, Gregory lost in the 1992 World Darts Championship final to Phil Taylor, Independent Press Standards Organisation (IPSO). And that's it, job done. 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Wayne Mardle has paid tribute to 'The Original' Kyle Anderson, who died at the age of 33. The tragic news was delivered to heartbroken fans by his wife Barbara on social media. Australian darts star Kyle Anderson has died aged 33. You'll have to find the ghoul in under 11 seconds, so can you do it? He is best remembered for landing the first live televised nine-dart finish. He was told by doctors he would need surgery. He was rushed to hospital after suffering with severe chest pains and breathing issues, and had a minor stroke. "We send our condolences and best wishes to Kyle's family and friends at this terribly sad time, particularly his wife and children," said Hearn in a statement. In January Fordham told SunSport: Right now I am just about coping. ST HELENS' darts community has paid tributes to much-loved professional player Kyle Anderson, who has tragically died at the age of 33. In January 2007, he collapsed while preparing for the opening match of the BDO Worlds. 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 . But he was the huge character that everyone raised a glass to in all walks of life. Id love to play again. But he was the huge character that everyone raised a glass to in all walks of life. Want to be on the ball with all of the latest football news? A credit to Australian and world darts. Personal life In 1986, Peter married wife Angie, who died in 2012. While appearing on Celebrity Fit Club in 2004, Fordham revealed he gave up drinking beer and instead drank six bottles of wine a day while on a five-day stag do in Tenerife. Despite his struggles he went on to win the programmes biggest loser challenge, losing more than three stone in weight. TRIBUTES have been paid to a much-loved darts player who tragically collapsed and died while playing in a local match. In 2009, he got his weight down to 16 stone but last year he ballooned back up to 28 stone. As always you can unsubscribe at any time. But he also had skill and reached two BDO world championships in 1980 and 1994. WHAT WERE ANDY FORDHAMS FINAL COMPETITION APPEARANCES? He lived in Suffolk and worked in the construction industry. According to the Daily Mail Fordham once drank 62 bottles of Pils after celebrating he and his wife Jennys first wedding anniversary in 2001. 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.. For further details of our complaints policy and to make a complaint please click this link: thesun.co.uk/editorial-complaints/, Darts legend Andy Fordham vows to fight until he cant any more as he faces life-saving bowel operation, emotional interview with SunSport earlier this, Independent Press Standards Organisation (IPSO). This service is provided on News Group Newspapers' Limited's Standard Terms and Conditions in accordance with our Privacy & Cookie Policy. The Sun website is regulated by the Independent Press Standards Organisation (IPSO), Our journalists strive for accuracy but on occasion we make mistakes. He retired in 2007 and appeared on Im A Celebrity in 2012. And his talent arguably deserved more than the one BDO World Championship he won in 2004. August 24th, 2021 9:23 pm. Shaun himself had been diagnosed with bone marrow cancer in 2008, for which he underwent treatment. "I just spoke to one of his friends a real shame Mike had a great sense of humour. During his career, Fordham won the following darts titles: THE DARTS LEGEND HAD SUFFERED WITH A BLOCKAGE IN HIS BOWELS. He will be sadly missed., A lovely man and always fun to be with, very sorry to hear about Kyle. 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. He will be sadly missed. Sadly, Crosss grandfather died in April 2020 as a result of COVID-19. 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. His career spanned 30 years before he retired in 2007. 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. ", Michael Van Gerwen said: "A lovely man and always fun to be with, very sorry to hear about Kyle. Darts hero Shaun Greatbatch has passed away at the age of 52. He was a favourite on the darts circuit but Andy Fordham has died aged just 59 after suffering major organ failure. 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. "I'm just pleased it's different for Ritchie. "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. We use your sign-up to provide content in the ways you've consented to and improve our understanding of you. A spokesperson confirmed to SunSport that The Viking He will be sadly missed.". Fordham recently admitted he was terrified of dying after being diagnosed with coronavirus. We are all gonna miss you mate. I wish now it had been different because I wouldn't have the problems I've got now. We had many great games and a fantastic player. 31 UK players instantly became 1,000,000 richer overnight in a special one-off lottery bonanza. He returned to Australia during the pandemic, catching Covid-19 himself in 2020. Devastating news. "Really nice friend and Darts colleague who I had the pleasure of doing many an exhibition with. Time away from the oche followed with Fordham returning in low key tournaments before mounting a charge to attempt to qualify for the 2008 World Championship but he lost out in the Last 128. He made his World Championship debut in 2012-13 and relocated to Nottingham in the UK after becoming a regular on the tour, winning a Players Championship ranking event in 2017. The 33-year-old from Perth, Australia, was a popular figure on the darts circuit and had visited to St Helens during his life. Anderson returned to his home city of Perth in 2020 at the start of the coronavirus pandemic and relinquished his PDC Tour Card earlier this year, opting to remain in Australia ahead of the birth of his second child. 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. Something went wrong, please try again later. Stoke's Taylor is the richest and most successful darts player in But I spoke to my doctor who warned me the virus can hit you very quickly. A spokesperson confirmed to SunSport that The Viking passed away in hospital on Thursday morning after suffering major organ failure. "He was a popular player on the tour and his talent and dedication made him an inspiration to other players around the world. 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. Last year, the Viking was hospitalised with a bowel blockage before he was struck by coronavirus. His walk-on tune was Im Too Sexy by Right Said Fred but for so long he was the nearly man of the oche with four semi-final defeats until he finally got his hands of the famous old trophy. WHAT WERE ANDY FORDHAM'S FINAL COMPETITION APPEARANCES? It was no surprise that he was beset by health problems throughout his career. The Esquire Club in Dickinson hosted the 4th Annual Chris Dolajak Memorial Dart Tournament, who died unexpectedly in 2019, and witnessed over 50 participants support the event. Sixteen-time World Champion Taylor tweeted: "What terrible news to wake up to what a nice friendly man. We also may change the frequency you receive our emails from us in order to keep you up to date and give you the best relevant information possible. He won the 1992 and 1993 PDC UK Masters events - the first held by the organisation. The Viking 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. 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. He became a founding member of the PDC in his career before switching back to the BDO. HOW MANY DARTS TITLES DID ANDY FORDHAM WIN? Both former and current players paid tribute, with Bobby George branding him a gentle giant and loved by all. 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. May the legend rest in paradise. Fordham last played at the Lakeside world champs 13 years ago and made a memorable appearance at the 2015 Grand Slam of Darts. Anderson also suffered from diabetes. 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 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. ANDY FORDHAM went into sporting folklore for being a darts world champion and downing 24 bottles of lager a day. To see all content on The Sun, please use the Site Map. Mike Gregory, who reached the World Darts Championship back in 1992, sadly passed away on Tuesday morning. The Sun website is regulated by the Independent Press Standards Organisation (IPSO), Our journalists strive for accuracy but on occasion we make mistakes. While he still supped booze at the oche, he took better care of his health than other stars and was also known for his sportsmanship. He died aged 62 in 2012. Everyone at the PDC sends their condolences to Tony's family and friends." Its slowly picking up. Condolences go out to family and friends. Australia's first Indigenous professional darts player was a true trailblazer for the sport. Sincere condolences go out to his family and friends. What is your favourite Shaun Greatbatch moment? Andy Fordham: Darts world champion dies aged 59. Jan 1Dan Reeves, American football coach (AP NFL Coach of the Year 1993 NY Giants, 1998 Atlanta Falcons; Denver Broncos), dies from complications of dementia at 77 Jan 2Jens Jrgen Hansen, Danish soccer right back (40 caps; Esbjerg fB), dies at 82 Nicknamed The Original, Anderson was a regular on the Professional Darts Corporation tour in the UK over several years, earning his PDC Tour Card through Q School in 2014. "We send our condolences and best wishes to Kyle's family and friends at this terribly sad time, particularly his wife and children," said PDC president Barry Hearn. Along with the likes of Lowe, Eric Bristow, Jocky Wilson and Cliff Lazarenko, Rees helped to popularise darts and give the sport mass appeal. His family have asked well wishers to donate to the charity Heart of Darts. During his career, Fordham won the following darts titles: THE DARTS LEGEND HAD SUFFERED WITH A BLOCKAGE IN HIS BOWELS. Who is darts' biggest legend? Fordham recently admitted he was terrified of dying after being diagnosed with coronavirus. Andy Fordham was a former darts world champion Why you can trust Sky News Former darts world champion Andy Fordham has died at the age of 59. 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"The Sun", "Sun", "Sun Online" are registered trademarks or trade names of News Group Newspapers Limited. Anderson was 33. After winning the 2004 final,Fordhamfaced off with Phil Taylor in a match billed as The Showdown and shown on Sky Box Office but the former was taken unwell during the match, being defaulted at 5-2, with health concerns raised after it was revealed that he regularly consumed 24 bottles of lager before he went on stage. 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. Thoughts go out to all his family at this sad time. Tributes from famous darts players including Phil Taylor, Bobby George and James He toldWinmau TV: I had a few goes on the dartboard. Gregory reached the final in 1992 where he lost to Phil Taylor after missing six Wilson said he needed seven or eight vodkas before a match to settle his nerves, and once fell off stage. RIP mate., Darts legend Bobby George said: RIP Kyle Anderson. Along with Eric Bristow and Jocky Wilson, Lowe dominated darts during the 1980s and was one of the 16 who broke away from the BDO to form the PDC. 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. ", Current world No 5 James Wade commented: "Sad to hear the news that Mike Gregory has passed away. Australian Kyle Anderson has died at the age of 33, the Professional Darts Corporation (PDC) has confirmed. FAMILY HAS ASKED DONATIONS TO GO TO CHARITY HEART OF DARTS. He was awarded an MBE. HOW DID ANDY FORDHAM EARN HIS NICKNAME THE VIKING? Bristow competed at a World Championship for the final time in 2000 - his Racing Golf Tennis Athletics Darts Snooker US Sports. The Scotsman was the ultimate darts player for many, clutching a cigarette or a drink while at the oche. He made his World Championship debut at the 2012/13 event and made a nine Eric Bristow: Five-time darts world champion dies aged 60 'Tears for a legend backstage'. He won the world championship in 1982 and 1989, beating his great rivals John Lowe and Eric Bristow. Fordham was a superb player who was hugely popular with fans. In January Fordham told SunSport: Right now I am just about coping. My thoughts are with his young family. ", Michael van Gerwen also took to Twitter, calling Anderson "a credit to Australian and world darts.". Since 1998 he has been a telly darts pundit but also appeared in a string of other shows from Celebrity Fit Club and The Real Marigold Hotel. Richie Burnett has revealed he constantly contemplated suicide after being banned from darts for returning a positive drugs test. Current World Champion Gerwyn Price said Anderson was "the nicest person in darts always had time for everyone" and sent messages of love to his wife and young family. One of eight players to hit a nine-dart finish at the PDC World Championship, Anderson turned professional in Stephen Bunting wrote on Twitter: "undefinedundefinedAbsolutely gutted hearing the news this morning. 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. 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. 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.
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