The sporting world has paid tribute to five-time world champion Eric Bristow who has died at the age of 60 following a heart attack.
The news of his death broke during Judgement Night of the Premier League at the Echo Arena in Liverpool, which Bristow had attended.
Here, Press Association Sport takes a look at some of the tributes posted on social media.
It is with great sadness that we bring you the news that five-time World Champion Eric Bristow has passed away, aged 60.
➡️ https://t.co/AmrpVL6NPq pic.twitter.com/fmkmg0CR2i
— PDC Darts (@OfficialPDC) April 5, 2018
Sad news. Eric Bristow passed away this evening. A maverick a legend and one of the main reasons Darts is loved by so many people. We shall not see his like again. RIP Eric
— Barry Hearn (@BarryHearn) April 5, 2018
A touching tribute from the Liverpool crowd as news of five-time World Champion Eric Bristow MBE passing away, reaches darts fans around the World pic.twitter.com/UxVXZCMg9S
— PDC Darts (@OfficialPDC) April 5, 2018
The whole darting world is in shock tonight after the devastating news of the passing of Eric Bristow. Eric dominated darts in the 1980’s winning every title on offer. He was the greatest name associated with our sport. The thoughts of everyone at the BDO go out to the family. pic.twitter.com/3h4jwSBU87
— BDO Darts (@BDOdarts) April 5, 2018
Just heard the latest horrible news that Eric Bristow has passed away. My thought are with his family at this sad time. True legend in the game! #RIPEric #legend
— Michael Van Gerwen (@MvG180) April 5, 2018
Eric Bristow died tonight…. I am lost for words and really devastated !! He was darts he meant so much to me, cannot believe it !! My thoughts go out to his wife and family. pic.twitter.com/AbMaPEN1sk
— Raymond v Barneveld (@Raybar180) April 5, 2018
Can't believe my hero has gone my thoughts are with his family R.I.P Eric pic.twitter.com/WmJFrOyQbP
— Andy Fordham (@viking180) April 5, 2018
I didn’t want to share this message, Eric has passed away, my rival, my friend, my drinking Pal, lost a part of my life tonight. Thanks for being Eric. Goodbye my good friend.
— john lowe (@jloweprodart) April 5, 2018
I didn’t want to share this message, Eric has passed away, my rival, my friend, my drinking Pal, lost a part of my life tonight. Thanks for being Eric. Goodbye my good friend.
— john lowe (@jloweprodart) April 5, 2018
Absolutely devestated to be told earlier that my good friend Eric Bristow has passed away. We shared some great times together and I’m so saddened that we won’t get to share anymore. Rest in peace old friend
— Dennis Priestley (@denpriestley180) April 5, 2018
Our England days! Those were the days! https://t.co/0Cq9C31ktu
— Bobby George (@BobbyGeorge180) April 5, 2018
Very sad news tonight. To hear of @ericbristow passing away. The impact he has had on this sport was amazing and he really was the true champion and showman. We will never forget you. #RIPEricBristow #RIPEric pic.twitter.com/NemlQ7JFxp
— Stephen Bunting (@sbunting180) April 5, 2018
Such sad news, RIP Eric Bristow, I grew up watching you be the best !! My thoughts go out, RIP true legend of darts 🎯🎯😥
— Wez Newton (@Warrior180) April 5, 2018
Shocked and saddened to hear the news about a true legend of the sport I love.
RIP Eric Bristow. Thanks for everything you did for darts.
Thoughts are with Eric's family and friends.
— Simon Whitlock (@SWhitlock180) April 5, 2018
Such sad news about Eric Bristow RIP
— Dave Chisnall (@ChizzyChisnall) April 5, 2018
Shocked and deeply saddened to hear of the passing of Eric Bristow.
Darting legend and hero to many.#RIPEricBristow
— Winmau (@Winmau) April 5, 2018
We only seen @ericbristow this afternoon very sad to hear of his passing. Thoughts go out to his family RIP Eric
— Gary Anderson (@GaryAnderson180) April 5, 2018
Devastated to hear the news that my great pal and darting legend Eric Bristow has passed away,RIP my friend.
— Kevin Painter (@OfficialKP180) April 5, 2018
Ohh, Eric. So desperately sad.
No matter how many years spent in your company, still got star struck every time I saw you.
Raising a glass to you, Brissy x pic.twitter.com/xmAuZ7QnFC
— Laura Woods (@laura_woodsy) April 5, 2018
When I received the phone call earlier, shocked was an understatement. I never expected this. Sammi and I are sending all our love and thoughts to Becs and all the family and friends. Until we meet again for a vinderloo! God bless my friend x #RIPEric
— James Wade (@JamesWade180) April 5, 2018
Such sad news to hear that a true legend of Darts has been taken from us RIP ERIC BRISTOW
— The Hammer (@TheHammer180) April 5, 2018
Eric Bristow, a huge loss to the sporting world and the world of darts – a legendary character. He will be sorely missed #RIPEric pic.twitter.com/uM2Dy0tca9
— Unicorn Darts🎯 (@UnicornDarts) April 5, 2018
Very saddened to hear the news that Eric Bristow has passed away today, god rest his soul 🙏🏽RIP pic.twitter.com/BOJODEvu18
— Frank Bruno MBE (@frankbrunoboxer) April 5, 2018
It’s such a desperately sad night. In the 1980s we all wanted to be Eric Bristow. He was brash. He was flash.He played with unparalleled panache.He loved playing darts, talking darts.He was darts. The biggest star darts has ever had, the sport owes Eric a huge debt of gratitude.
— Rod Studd (@Rod_Studd) April 5, 2018
Eric Bristow = legend. Creator of darts. Made our sport what it is today and all round great guy. Will be sadly miss. And deepest condolences to family of Eric's and loved ones.
— Michael Smith (@BullyBoy180) April 5, 2018
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