Former world champions Phil Taylor and Raymond van Barneveld have led the tributes to Wayne Mardle’s household, following the demise of his spouse Donna forward of the World Darts Championship.
Donna Mardle died aged 52 earlier this week, following a brief sickness, with Sky Sports activities Darts saying her passing throughout protection of the opening day of this yr’s contest on the Alexandra Palace.
“Wayne is the guts and soul of every part we do right here at Sky Sports activities Darts, however the coronary heart of his world, his great spouse Donna, sadly handed away earlier this week after a brief sickness,” presenter Emma Paton mentioned throughout protection.
“We shall be remembering Donna all through this event. Wayne, you might be in our ideas, you are in our hearts, we love you very a lot and we are going to see you very quickly.”
The PDC launched a brief assertion after her passing was introduced, which mentioned: “All our ideas and condolences are with Wayne Mardle and his household, after the passing of his spouse Donna earlier this week.”
The darting world was fast to ship their condolences on social media, with gamers – previous and current – and followers sending needs of assist to Mardle and his household.
Taylor, a 16-time world champion, mentioned on X: “So unhappy to listen to of the passing of Donna Mardle. Ideas and prayers exit to all of the household.”
5-time world champion Van Barneveld added: “Very shocked and saddened to listen to of the passing of Donna Mardle this night. Sending condolences and ideas to you @Wayne501Mardle and household.”
Former BDO world champion Stephen Bunting, additionally a part of this yr’s line-up, posted: “My ideas, prayers and honest condolences are with Wayne and his household following the unhappy lack of his beloved spouse and finest buddy Donna.”
Steve Beaton, who ended a run of 33 consecutive World Darts Championship appearances when he didn’t qualify, mentioned: “Life is so brief. Love you pal.”
