Wayne Mardle misses World Championship coverage after wife's death

independent.co.uk — December 15, 2024 at 08:00 PM UTC

Wayne Mardle missed the opening night of Sky Sports' World Championship coverage following the death of his wife, Donna, at age 52. Her passing was announced on Sunday after a short illness. Mardle was set to lead the coverage at Alexandra Palace. Sky Sports presenter Emma Paton expressed condolences on air, highlighting Mardle's significance to the darts community. Mardle, a prominent commentator, is not expected to attend the tournament, which runs until 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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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's wife Donna dies before World Darts Championship as Sky Sports pays tribute (mirror.co.uk)
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