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Jocky Wilson in 1995
Jocky Wilson in 1995. Photograph: Dave Gadd/Sportsphoto
Jocky Wilson in 1995. Photograph: Dave Gadd/Sportsphoto

Jocky Wilson, former darts champion, dies at 62

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Wilson won world titles in 1982 and 1989 and was a four-time British champion and three-time Scottish Masters champion

The former world darts champion Jocky Wilson has died at the age of 62.

Fife police confirmed that Wilson passed away at his home in Kirkcaldy, Fife, on Saturday night.

Wilson, who won world titles in 1982 and 1989, had recently been suffering from the lung disorder chronic pulmonary obstructive disease.

The Professional Darts Corporation (PDC) said on Twitter: "We are very saddened to hear of the death of former orld champion Jocky Wilson. Simply devastated."

Wilson turned professional in 1979 and enjoyed a stellar career through to his retirement in 1996. He reached at least the quarter-finals of every World Championship between 1979 and 1991 and was a four-time British champion between 1981 and 1988 and a three-time Scottish Masters champion.

Fellow stars from the world of darts paid tribute to Wilson. The two-time World Championship runner-up Bobby George wrote on his Twitter page: "Farewell John Thomas (Jocky) Wilson. We had some great times together will never forget you and your toothless grin! Great #darts #legend"

Wayne Mardle said: "Jocky Wilson the darting legend has passed away. What a character, I loved watching him play."

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