Wayne Mardle absent from World Darts Championship after tragic death of wife Donna
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The World Darts Championship begun with tragic news on Sunday as the death of Donna Mardle, wife of Sky Sports commentator Wayne, was announced. Wayne Mardle has been a big part of Sky Sports coverage of darts for years after his playing career came to an end.
Donna and Wayne celebrated their 22nd wedding anniversary in April this year and her tragic death earlier this week was confirmed on the Sky Sports coverage on Sunday evening. Presenter Emma Paton said: ‘If you are a regular viewer of Sky Sports Darts you will notice that Wayne isn’t here with us this evening.
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‘Wayne is the heart and soul of everything we do at Sky Sprots Darts but the heart of his world, his wonderful wife Donna, sadly passed away earlier this week after a short illness. ‘We will be remembering Donna throughout this tournament. Wayne, you’re in our thoughts, in our hearts, we love you very much and we’ll see you very soon.’.
A message from the Professional Darts Corporation read: ‘All our thoughts and condolences are with Wayne Mardle and his family, after the passing of his wife Donna earlier this week.’. Sky Sports Darts posted: ‘Sky Sports would like to send their thoughts, prayers and condolences to our commentator Wayne Mardle, following the passing of his wife Donna earlier this week.
Darts legend Phil Taylor posted on social media: ‘So sad to hear of the passing of Donna Mardle thoughts and prayers go out to all the family.’. World number 35 Luke Woodhouse posted: ‘Condolences to @Wayne501Mardle on this passing of his wife Donna ..thoughts are with you and your family.’.
