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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.

Tributes have poured in for the star, who died with wife Jenny by his side.

Kevin Painter wrote: "Absolutely devasted to hear the news that Andy Fordham has passed away,a darting legend and one of the nicest guys on the planet,thoughts are with the family at this time.. RIP Andy."

Former world champ Adrian Lewis tweeted: “Sad to hear the passing of a legend Andy Fordham our thoughts are with his family."