Andy Fordham: Last News

darts' biggest names have made more of an effort to keep fit and healthy.As time has gone on it seems a number of the game’s modern stars have adopted a more athlete-like style of living in order to compete at the highest level.Take world champion Gerwyn Price for example.

Daily Star's biggest headlines straight to your inbox!Much-loved darts legend Andy Fordham passed away on July 15th at age 59, sending shockwaves through the sport.His funeral took place on Friday afternoon with an invite-only event in South-East London, which saw crowds flock to say their goodbyes.Darts fans were also able to watch the service via a live stream online.'I'm too sexy', Fordham's walkout music, closed the ceremony before those in attendance sang 'There's only one Andy Fordham' - an altered take on Bing Crosby's Winter Wonderland - in tribute to the Viking.A Viking helmet was also placed at the front of the service in tribute to his nickname.He had earned the nickname, given to him by Bobby George, thanks to his long hair, big

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showbiz gossip straight to your inbox with the Daily Star's FREE newsletterAndy Fordham was a Titan of the darts world, his natural ability and charming personality winning viewers over each championship.Sadly, the sporting legend died aged 59 with his wife, Jenny, by his side, on July 15, inspiring tributes and memorials up and down the country.

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Daily Star's biggest headlines straight to your inbox!From Jocky Wilson to Bobby George and Phil Taylor to Ted Hankey - darts is a sport that has never been short of its characters. Even so, few can come close to the extraordinary life of Andy Fordham, who died on Thursday at the age of 59.Fordham, who passed away with wife Jenny by his side, was one of the sport's best-loved stars.

Daily Star's biggest headlines straight to your inbox!Former darts world champion Andy Fordham appeared unrecognisable in the final picture he shared online before his sad death.Fordham uploaded an image with his wife, Jenny, in October 2020 as they celebrated their anniversary and appeared to be in good shape."The Viking" had a long history with health issues and weighed 31 stone at his heaviest.In a bid to address this situation, he once lost over 17 stone by completely cutting out alcohol.Fordham passed away at home on Thursday morning with his wife by is side.The BDO shared a statement on its Facebook page earlier today confirming the sad news.

darts champion Andy Fordham has died aged 59, it has been confirmed. Known as ‘The Viking,’ he beat Mervyn King in the final of the 2004 BDO World Darts Championship.

Daily Star's biggest headlines straight to your inbox!Darts legend Andy Fordham said he was “terrified of dying” months before his death on Thursday at the age of 59.Known as The Viking, Fordham died by his wife's side with the news breaking this afternoon.Fordham won the 2004 BDO World Championship and was one of the sport's most popular players having played in 12 consecutive World Championships from 1995 to 2006, and made a memorable comeback at the 2015 Grand Slam.In recent years Fordham, who famously downed 24 lagers before matches, had been suffering from health issues and was diagnosed with the coronavirus earlier this year.It followed an operation for a bowel blockage.“Right now I am just about coping,” he told The Sun back in

Daily Star's biggest headlines straight to your inbox!Darts legend Andy Fordham has passed away at the age of 59.A fan favourite during his eventful career, the Viking won the 2004 BDO World Championship after defeating Mervyn King in the final.He also won the 1999 World Masters, beating Wayne Jones. Fordham, who famously once drank 24 bottles of lager before playing, was among darts' most flamboyant and best-loved characters.

Darts icon Andy Fordham has vowed to "keep fighting until I can't fight any more" after being told he may need a life-saving bowel operation.