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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. Dubbed The Menace he played up to the character by wearing red and black and using flights of those colours. A SCOTS darts star has tragically died from Covid as pals paid tribute to him. Fordham recently admitted he was terrified of dying after being diagnosed with coronavirus. RIP mate., Darts legend Bobby George said: RIP Kyle Anderson. Rob Cross has been married to Georgis Cross since 2011. Greatbatch, who was renowned for hitting the first ever live broadcast nine-darter on television back in 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. Or by navigating to the user icon in the top right. Kyle Anderson: Darts world pays tribute to Australian who has 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. I wont say Ill be back to tournament standard but without trying you dont know. 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. You can find out more information on our email newsletter on this link here. It was Bobby George who gave Andy Fordham the nickname The Viking. He spent 1,200 on false teeth after his 1982 victory but complained they made him belch while drinking. player Fordham, who famously once Nicknamed Nine-dart for his historic feat during the Dutch Open final in 2002 against Steve Coote, Greatbatch retired from the sport in 2009. Darts hero Shaun Greatbatch has passed away at the age of 52. He also won the 1999 World Masters, beating Wayne Jones. To see all content on The Sun, please use the Site Map. TRIBUTES have been paid to a much-loved darts player who tragically collapsed and died while playing in a local match. Stephen Bunting wrote on Twitter: "undefinedundefinedAbsolutely gutted hearing the news this morning. Shaun Greatbatch has passed away aged just 52, with darts fans everywhere paying tribute to the first player ever to land a nine-darter live on television back in 2002. In a tweet, the PDC said: "The PDC is saddened to learn that Tony Ayres has passed away, aged 54. 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. ", Current world No 5 James Wade commented: "Sad to hear the news that Mike Gregory has passed away. View our online Press Pack. Australian darts star Kyle Anderson has died at the age of 33. 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. His family have asked well wishers to donate to the charity Heart of Darts. WebIn 2012, Evison attempted to rejoin the PDC via the Qualifying School but failed to earn a tour card. darts "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. 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. 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). A favourite of the British darts circuit, Fordham won the 2004 BDO World Darts Championship during a prestigious and full-throttle career. Fordham, DARTS LEGEND ANDY FORDHAM VOWS TO FIGHT UNTIL HE CANT ANY MORE AS HE FACES LIFE-SAVING BOWEL OPERATION. The Sun website is regulated by the Independent Press Standards Organisation (IPSO), Our journalists strive for accuracy but on occasion we make mistakes. 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. "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. Now 70, he is married with four children and one grandchild. Last year, the Viking was hospitalised with a bowel blockage before he was struck by coronavirus. He is of a different era.". Priestley retired in 2015. The Professional Darts Corporation (PDC) confirmed his death on Monday in a statement. 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. Published: Apr 19, 2022 Mike Gregory, known HOW MANY DARTS TITLES DID ANDY FORDHAM WIN? Fellow former world champ Adrian Lewis tweeted: Sad to hear the passing of a legend Andy Fordham our thoughts are with his family.. A fantastic dart player and an even nicer bloke. During his career, Fordham won the following darts titles: THE DARTS LEGEND HAD SUFFERED WITH A BLOCKAGE IN HIS BOWELS. 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Andy Fordham dead latest - Darts legend's cause of death Andy who once weighed 31 stone and downed 25 bottles of lager a day had spoken openly about his health issues. He is best remembered for landing the first live televised nine-dart finish. 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. Darts star Kyle Anderson dies aged 33 as Barry Hearn 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. Hearn said his achievements were "a fitting reward for the sacrifices he made to follow his dream". Darts Barry Hearn and Phil Taylor have led tributes to Kyle Anderson who has died aged 33. Greatbatch, who was renowned for hitting the first ever live broadcast nine-darter on television back in February 2002, died on Sunday (June 5) afternoon. Never a dull moment with you around. Thoughts go out to all his family at this sad time. In 2007, he was diagnosed with prostate cancer but, after treatment, returned to darts the following year. First darts player to hit a televised live nine-darter Shaun Kyle Anderson: Australian darts star dies aged 33 - Sky Sports Sadly, Crosss grandfather died in April 2020 as a result of COVID-19. He won a first ranking title at a Players Championship event in August 2017 and won the Auckland Darts Masters a week later. A fantastic dart player and an even nicer bloke. Personal life In 1986, Peter married wife Angie, who died in 2012.