My deepest condolences to all his family and friends he was lovely guy., Retired darts star Shaun Greatbatch has died aged 52. Something went wrong, please try again later. The tragic news was delivered to heartbroken fans by his wife Barbara on social media. And that's it, job done. Fordham even revealed his dream of returning to the oche once again. Read about our approach to external linking. Fordham last played at the Lakeside world champs 13 years ago and made a memorable appearance at the 2015 Grand Slam of Darts. (Getty Images) Australian darts star Kyle Anderson has died at the age of 33. During his career, Fordham won the following darts titles: THE DARTS LEGEND HAD SUFFERED WITH A BLOCKAGE IN HIS BOWELS. RIP my friend. But his cult status fare outgrew his ability with a set of darts. The Count was the pantomime villain of darts, walking on in a Dracula cloak and chucking toy bats at the audience. "The Sun", "Sun", "Sun Online" are registered trademarks or trade names of News Group Newspapers Limited. 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. Both former and current players paid tribute, with Bobby George branding him a gentle giant and loved by all. 679215 Registered office: 1 London Bridge Street, London, SE1 9GF. The Viking won the 2004 BDO World Darts Championship during a prestigious career but also once weighed 31st and downed 25 bottles of lager a day before he started tackling his health issues. We are all gonna miss you mate. WHAT WERE ANDY FORDHAM'S FINAL COMPETITION APPEARANCES? We are all gonna miss you mate. WHAT WERE ANDY FORDHAMS FINAL COMPETITION APPEARANCES? In January 2007, he collapsed while preparing for the opening match of the BDO Worlds. 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. 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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. August 24th, 2021 9:23 pm. Its slowly picking up. Tributes have poured in for the former darts ace, with Taylor saying: "Sorry to hear that Mike Gregory has passed away. 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. DARTS legend Andy Fordham passed away last week at the age of 59 after suffering major organ failure. 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Anderson played in seven 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.. Undoubtedly one of the great names in darts, Rees was guaranteed his place in history by winning the first world title. Tributes have been paid to Australian darts player Kyle Anderson after it was announced he had died aged 33. But I spoke to my doctor who warned me the virus can hit you very quickly. According to the Daily Mail Fordham once drank 62 bottles of Pils after celebrating he and his wife Jennys first wedding anniversary in 2001. And - after he had thrown every dart with his protege Ritchie Davies who was bidding to become the third Welshman to win the Embassy but lost 6-3 in the final to Dutchman Raymond van Barneveld - Rees said of his career in darts. But he accepted his career was blighted by heavy boozing, which meant that he never capitalised on that BDO world title. He also achieved a second televised nine-darter in the semi-finals of the 2017 European Championship, and was joined by brother Beau in competing at the 2013 Sydney Darts Masters and 2014 World Championship. KyleDarts RIP pal. This service is provided on talkSPORT Ltd's Terms of Use in accordance with our Privacy Policy. RIP Kyle Anderson. Hearn said his achievements were "a fitting reward for the sacrifices he made to follow his dream". Alan Evans appeared on 'Bullseye' in 1985 and got the highest score ever recorded with nine-darts on the programme, 401. Andy who once weighed 31 stone and downed 25 bottles of lager a day had spoken openly about his health issues. Fordham evenrevealed his dreamof returning to the oche once again. He was a favourite on the darts circuit but Andy Fordham has died aged just 59 after suffering major organ failure. 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. But I spoke to my doctor who warned me the virus can hit you very quickly. WHAT WERE ANDY FORDHAMS FINAL COMPETITION APPEARANCES? The 54-year-old is now dating Brit Julia Evans, 35, who lives with him in the Netherlands. But what happened to the other legends of darts? 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. He stopped playing darts when he was 46, after being diagnosed with diabetes which prevented him from drinking during the games. Stoke's Taylor is the richest and most successful darts player in His family have asked well wishers to donate to the charity Heart of Darts. The Power retired in 2018 but has signed to make a comeback at a new over-50s World Seniors tournament next year against former champs. The 33-year-old from Perth, Australia, was a popular figure on the darts circuit and had visited to St Helens during his life. 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. It was revealed how the popular thrower last year underwent major bowel surgery before contracting Covid-19 at the start of 2021. 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. 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. 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. I wont say Ill be back to tournament standard but without trying you dont know. Twelve Welsh rugby players earning up to 250,000-a-year told they can now only get 30,000 in crushing meetings. From the latest transfer news to the agenda-setting stories, get it all in your email inbox - don't miss a thing. 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. 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. This service is provided on News Group Newspapers' Limited's Standard Terms and Conditions in accordance with our Privacy & Cookie Policy. Fordham, It was the 30th World Darts Championship to be To see all content on The Sun, please use the Site Map. 31 UK players instantly became 1,000,000 richer overnight in a special one-off lottery bonanza. During his career, Fordham won the following darts titles: THE DARTS LEGEND HAD SUFFERED WITH A BLOCKAGE IN HIS BOWELS. This service is provided on News Group Newspapers' Limited's Standard Terms and Conditions in accordance with our Privacy & Cookie Policy. 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). I remember the British Open in Bridlington a few years back., FORDHAM RECENTLY ADMITTED HE WAS 'TERRIFIED OF DYING' AFTER BEING DIAGNOSED WITH CORONAVIRUS. Stoke's Taylor is the richest and most successful darts player in history after winning 85 major titles and a record 16 World Championships. Darts Andy Fordham is pictured below when he was in hospital in March last year. Despite recovering from Covid, the darts legend sadly passed away following organ failure just 6 months after battling the virus. ", Darts referee Russ Bray said: "I am absolutely devastated to hear Kyle Anderson has passed away. He was awarded an MBE. 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. You expected him to be carrying a huge sword.. Anderson is known for being one of only eight players ever to Nicknamed Nine-dart for his historic feat during the Dutch Open final in 2002 against Steve Coote, Greatbatch retired from the sport in 2009. Australian darts star Kyle Anderson has died aged 33. "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. "Really nice friend and Darts colleague who I had the pleasure of doing many an exhibition with. You'll receive an email with all of the top news stories every single morning. Devastating news. Fordham told SunSport: Right now I am just about coping. He toldWinmau TV: I had a few goes on the dartboard. 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. We use your sign-up to provide content in the ways you've consented to and improve our understanding of you. Anderson's biggest tournament win was the Auckland Darts Masters in 2017. The darts world hasn't been the same with you not around brother. He was told by doctors he would need surgery. The 55-year-old has spoken publicly about his battle with coronavirus and the long-term impact it's having on him since he contracted it in 2020. The optical illusion will leave you stumped as it's asking people to spot the ghost hiding inside the room. Tue Aug 24 2021 - 18:25. 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. The darts world hasn't been the same with you not around brother. 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. We had many great games and a fantastic player. 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He reached the last 32 of It came just a month after the Englishman lost his mother Sandra, a trailblazing figure in womens darts, aged 76. His family have asked well wishers to donate to the charity Heart of Darts. DARTS legend Andy Fordham passed away last week at the age of 59 after suffering major organ failure. A credit to Australian and world darts. Phil Taylor. Dubbed The Menace he played up to the character by wearing red and black and using flights of those colours. But he was the huge character that everyone raised a glass to in all walks of life. "Absolutely guttered to wake up with the news of the passing of Kyle Anderson. World Championship results BDO 1988: Quarter-finals (lost to Bob Anderson 04) (sets) 1989: Quarter-finals (lost to Eric Bristow 34) Andy pulled through but would be dead just six months later, ANDY RECENTLY THANKED FANS FOR SUPPORT AFTER RECOVERING FROM COVID. 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