Kyle Anderson: Darts pays tribute

Kyle Anderson

Tributes have poured in from the world of darts for former PDC star Kyle Anderson, who passed away on Tuesday, aged 33.

Since making his PDC debut in the 2012/13 World Championship, Anderson's warm personality saw him become one of the sport's most loved figures among players, staff and fans.

Hailing from Perth, Australia, Anderson held a PDC Tour Card from 2014, and went on to win the 2017 Auckland Darts Masters and a Players Championship event in the same year.

Anderson, who also represented his country on four occasions at the World Cup of Darts, had returned to Australia in 2020 at the start of the coronavirus pandemic, and relinquished his PDC Tour Card in January 2021.

Following the sad news of his passing, leading figures in darts have paid tribute to Anderson.

Former PDC Chairman Barry Hearn

"We send our condolences and best wishes to Kyle's family and friends at this terribly sad time, particularly his wife and children.

"Kyle's achievements in his short-lived career were outstanding, notably his Auckland Darts Masters win, and a fitting reward for the sacrifices he made to follow his dream.

"He was a popular player on the tour and his talent and dedication made him an inspiration to other players around the world."