Wayne Mardle misses World Darts Championship following death of wife Donna

talksport.com — December 15, 2024 at 09:00 PM UTC

Wayne Mardle is absent from the PDC World Darts Championship following the death of his wife, Donna, at age 52. Her passing was announced just before the tournament began, after a short illness. Mardle, a prominent voice in darts commentary, was scheduled to lead Sky Sports' coverage. Emotional tributes have been shared by colleagues and fans, expressing condolences to Mardle and his family. Donna Mardle had previously battled cancer and the couple recently celebrated their 22nd wedding anniversary. The darts community is remembering her during the tournament.

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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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