Darts legend Eric Bristow dies aged 60 following heart attack

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The 'Crafty Cockney', who won five world championships, has been called a tremendous player and a huge character in the sport



Five-time world darts champion Eric Bristow has died at the age of 60 following a heart attack.

The news of Bristow's death was announced by the Professional Darts Corporation (PDC) during Thursday night's Premier League fixture in Liverpool.

Fans at the Echo Arena burst into a rendition of "There's only one Eric Bristow" after being told he had died.

And commentator Stuart Pyke said Bristow had been at the venue during the action before his heart attack.

Bristow, who was born in east London and was known as the Crafty Cockney, has been called a "tremendous player and a huge character" who was "honest and straightforward".

One of darts' first superstar players, he won his five titles as a player in the British Darts Organisation, dominating the sport between 1980 and 1986.

During his career, he also five world masters titles.

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That was a shock!

R. I. P.