Five things you didn’t know about Eric Bristow

The ‘Crafty Cockney’ flirted with a life of crime before becoming Britain’s first darting superstar

Eric Bristow
Eric Bristow in his trademark Crafty Cockney polo shirt
(Image credit: Andrew Redington/Getty Images)

Darts legend Eric Bristow has died in Liverpool after suffering a heart attack, weeks before his 61st birthday.

Fans and players reacted with shock and grief after his death was announced on Thursday evening.

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