Live Darts on X: "We are deeply saddened to learn of the passing of former World Champion Andy Fordham at the age of 59. Our thoughts are with his family and friends
![I begged Andy Fordham to quit booze and when he did, it gave us 14 more years together' - Mirror Online I begged Andy Fordham to quit booze and when he did, it gave us 14 more years together' - Mirror Online](https://i2-prod.mirror.co.uk/incoming/article24909086.ece/ALTERNATES/n310p/3_Darts-Winmau-World-Masters-Practice-Bridlington.jpg)
I begged Andy Fordham to quit booze and when he did, it gave us 14 more years together' - Mirror Online
![Darts legend Andy Fordham thanks fans for support as he recovers from Covid-19 and says he is 'terrified of dying' | The Sun Darts legend Andy Fordham thanks fans for support as he recovers from Covid-19 and says he is 'terrified of dying' | The Sun](https://www.thesun.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/78ed7ee1-c22d-49c1-aed5-fafa569e547b.jpg)
Darts legend Andy Fordham thanks fans for support as he recovers from Covid-19 and says he is 'terrified of dying' | The Sun
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Andy Fordham, world champion darts player who drank bottles of lager before competing and claimed not to practise – obituary
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Andy Fordham, world champion darts player who drank bottles of lager before competing and claimed not to practise – obituary
![Andy Fordham dead at 59: Darts hero passes away from organ failure after health battle leaving family heartbroken | The Sun Andy Fordham dead at 59: Darts hero passes away from organ failure after health battle leaving family heartbroken | The Sun](https://www.thesun.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/NINTCHDBPICT000002967351.jpg)
Andy Fordham dead at 59: Darts hero passes away from organ failure after health battle leaving family heartbroken | The Sun
![Darts legend Andy Fordham died from major organ failure after 14 month battle as wife pays tribute | Daily Mail Online Darts legend Andy Fordham died from major organ failure after 14 month battle as wife pays tribute | Daily Mail Online](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2021/07/16/10/45517643-0-image-a-12_1626426237394.jpg)
Darts legend Andy Fordham died from major organ failure after 14 month battle as wife pays tribute | Daily Mail Online
![BBC Radio Bristol on X: "'The Viking' has died, aged 59. The former #darts world champion Andy Fordham was Bristol-born and an icon in the sport. https://t.co/KaelEkoCaE" / X BBC Radio Bristol on X: "'The Viking' has died, aged 59. The former #darts world champion Andy Fordham was Bristol-born and an icon in the sport. https://t.co/KaelEkoCaE" / X](https://pbs.twimg.com/media/E6Whxu6WQAQSmjd.jpg:large)
BBC Radio Bristol on X: "'The Viking' has died, aged 59. The former #darts world champion Andy Fordham was Bristol-born and an icon in the sport. https://t.co/KaelEkoCaE" / X
![I begged Andy Fordham to quit booze and when he did, it gave us 14 more years together' - Mirror Online I begged Andy Fordham to quit booze and when he did, it gave us 14 more years together' - Mirror Online](https://i2-prod.mirror.co.uk/incoming/article24909106.ece/ALTERNATES/s1200d/1_EXCLUSIVE-social-image-copy-Andy-Fordham.jpg)