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Post by ManicKangaroo on Jul 15, 2021 23:28:22 GMT 1
Former BDO world darts champion Andy Fordham has died at the age of 59. Fordham, nicknamed 'The Viking', won the tournament at the Lakeside 17 years ago, after four previous semi-final defeats. The one-time Kent publican admitted to drinking heavily during matches and collapsed at the 2007 event. But despite battling a number of health issues he played in the 2015 Grand Slam of Darts after coming through qualifying. A statement on the BDO website said: "The British Darts Organisation is deeply saddened to hear of the loss of the darts legend Andy (The Viking) Fordham, a true gentleman of the game who will be deeply missed by all. "Our hearts and thoughts are with his family at this time." ------------------------------- R.I.P. Andy. Always one of my favourites  |
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Post by Roo. on Jul 16, 2021 0:02:36 GMT 1
Oh no Always liked him when I watched back in the day. |
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Post by -Big Dan- on Jul 16, 2021 22:11:34 GMT 1
I've actually only just found out about this. Very sad news.
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