Wayne Mardle misses World Championship start after wife Donna's death

dailymail.co.uk — December 15, 2024 at 11:00 PM UTC

Wayne Mardle, a Sky Sports commentator and former darts player, is absent from the start of the World Championship following the death of his wife, Donna, at age 52. She passed away after a short illness. Mardle, a prominent voice in darts coverage, is not expected to attend the tournament at Alexandra Palace. Sky Sports presenter Emma Paton announced the news, expressing condolences and support for Mardle during this difficult time.

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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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