Another former player, Steve Beaton, tweeted: "Just heard the sad news that Mike Gregory has passed away. Gregory reached the final in 1992 where he lost to Phil Taylor after missing six match darts to win the world title - eventually losing out in a sudden death leg. The OnlyFans model and Twitch streamer's Estonian stalker is back, attempting to break in before leaving a mysterious box and key at the front door of her home. To make sure you never miss out on your favourite NEW stories, we're happy to send you some reminders, Click 'OK' then 'Allow' to enable notifications, .css-1diosym{color:black;}@media (prefers-color-scheme:dark){.css-1diosym{color:#fff;}}Published8:46,24 August 2021 BST@media (prefers-color-scheme:dark){.css-jirzs7{color:#72B97D;}}| Last updated9:47,24 August 2021 BST. The Viking 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. Check out the BBC Sport Live Guide for details of all the forthcoming live sport on the BBC. In 2019 he revealed he was to divorce wife Silvia after more than 25 years of marriage. Mike Gregory, who reached the World Darts Championship back in 1992, sadly passed away on Tuesday morning. You will be missed my friend. 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). pic.twitter.com/1tpS9U5HZY, Michael Van Gerwen wrote: A lovely man and always fun to be with, very sorry to hear about Kyle. The Sun website is regulated by the Independent Press Standards Organisation (IPSO), Our journalists strive for accuracy but on occasion we make mistakes. Fordham was a superb player who was hugely popular with fans. 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. Want to be on the ball with all of the latest football news? Darts legend Rees dies, 63, after long illness. Now 70, he is married with four children and one grandchild. He toldWinmau TV: I had a few goes on the dartboard. Andy who once weighed 31 stone and downed 25 bottles of lager a day had spoken openly about his health issues. Scots darts star dies from Covid as pals pay tribute to 'caring man During his career, Fordham won the following darts titles: THE DARTS LEGEND HAD SUFFERED WITH A BLOCKAGE IN HIS BOWELS. After seeing off compatriot Alan Evans in the semi-finals, Rees met Lowe again, but this time the Englishman gained revenge with a 5-0 win. ANDY FORDHAM went into sporting folklore for being a darts world champion and downing 24 bottles of lager a day. 22:25, 1 MAR 2023 Julie Dart, 18, was killed by Michael Sams A former police officer who worked on the case of Stephanie Slater's kidnap has given the reason he thinks killer Michael Sams let Stephanie go despite murdering Leeds teen Julie Dart. DARTS legend Andy Fordham passed away last week at the age of 59 after suffering major organ failure. To inquire about a licence to reproduce material, visit our Syndication site. 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. Well then sign up for the brilliant Daily Star football email newsletter! Last year, the Viking was hospitalised with a bowel blockage before he was struck by coronavirus. August 24th, 2021 9:23 pm. He retired in 2007 and appeared on Im A Celebrity in 2012. The Viking 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. Australian darts star Kyle Anderson has died aged 33. But he accepted his career was blighted by heavy boozing, which meant that he never capitalised on that BDO world title. A SCOTS darts star has tragically died from Covid as pals paid tribute to him. He has two sons one is also a darts player and two grandsons. Priestley retired in 2015. St Helens But it was a year later that he won wordlwide acclaim as the first ever Embassy World professional champion. 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He had always been known as a big drinker, making him a much-loved fan-favourite. 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", Michael Van Gerwen said: "A lovely man and always fun to be with, very sorry to hear about Kyle. On this Wikipedia the language links are at the top of the page across from the article title. Or by navigating to the user icon in the top right. Despite recovering from Covid, the darts legend sadly passed away following organ failure just 6 months after battling the virus. Id love to play again. 679215 Registered office: 1 London Bridge Street, London, SE1 9GF. Australian darts star Kyle Anderson has died at the age of 33. Earlier this year he was pictured getting his Covid jab at a JCB factory. 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..