Wayne Mardle's Wife Passes Away at Age 52

Wayne Mardle, a well-known Sky Sports darts commentator, is mourning the loss of his wife, Donna Mardle, who passed away at 52 after a short illness. Emma Paton, a presenter on Sky Sports, emotionally announced Donna's death just before the opening of the PDC World Darts Championship, expressing the team's condolences and support for Wayne. Donna's passing has elicited an outpouring of sympathy and tributes from the darts community and fans on social media. Wayne, who has been a significant figure in darts both as a player and commentator, is expected to be absent from the tournament as he grieves. Sky Sports and the PDC have both issued statements expressing their condolences to Wayne and his family. The darts community and fans continue to express their support, emphasizing the personal loss and Wayne's contribution to the sport.