Wayne Mardle absent from World Darts Championship after wife's death

express.co.uk — December 15, 2024 at 09:00 PM UTC

Wayne Mardle, a prominent darts commentator for Sky Sports, is absent from the World Darts Championship following the death of his wife, Donna, at age 52 after a brief illness. Sky Sports addressed the situation, expressing condolences and stating that Donna will be remembered throughout the tournament. The darts community is awaiting updates on Mardle's participation in the remainder of the tournament, which ends on January 3, 2025.

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Darts players express condolences to Wayne Mardle after wife's death (thesun.co.uk)
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Luke Humphries offers condolences to Wayne Mardle after wife's passing (mirror.co.uk)
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Darts community rallies around Wayne Mardle after wife's death (independent.co.uk)
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Darts community unites to honor Wayne Mardle's late wife Donna (skysports.com)
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Wayne Mardle misses World Championship start after wife Donna's death (dailymail.co.uk)
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Sky Sports host announces death of Wayne Mardle's wife during live broadcast (thesun.co.uk)
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Wayne Mardle misses World Darts Championship following death of wife Donna (talksport.com)
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Wayne Mardle steps back from Sky Sports after wife Donna's death at 52 (thesun.co.uk)
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Wayne Mardle absent from World Darts Championship after wife's death (express.co.uk)
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Wayne Mardle misses World Championship coverage after wife's death (independent.co.uk)
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Wayne Mardle's wife Donna dies before World Darts Championship as Sky Sports pays tribute (mirror.co.uk)
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