Andy Fordham dies aged 59

[Oggiman]

Former BDO World darts champion has died this morning aged 59.

Fordham was nicknamed "The Viking" and beat Mervyn King in the 2004 final.

Fordham was hospitalised last year for a bowel blockage operation, then contracted Coronavirus in January.

He recovered and had planned to return to the sport.

RIP Andy

 

[nara]

Very sad, but someone that weight is always in danger of serious health issues.

 

[spud1966]

RIP Andy Fordham

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[muskrat]

RIP Andy the Viking

 

[Hippie]

RIP

Such a shame he wasn't happy after losing the weight and put it all back on again

 

[joe516]

RIP Andy Fordham

 

[silverdale]

R.I.P. yeah didn't look the same after the weight loss , shame

 

[avid]

R.I.P Andy Fordham…

 

[J0n]

Former BDO World darts champion has died this morning aged 59.

Fordham was nicknamed "The Viking" and beat Mervyn King in the 2004 final.

Fordham was hospitalised last year for a bowel blockage operation, then contracted Coronavirus in January.

He recovered and had planned to return to the sport.

RIP Andy

RIP what a legend