'one eric bristow'
Eric Bristow dead: Darts legend’s name rings round Echo Arena as news of his passing reaches fans
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CHANTS of "there's only one Eric Bristow" rang around the Echo Arena as news of the darts legend's death reached the fans.
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Bristow was a pioneer within darts and one of the first stars of the sport.
And his popularity was evident as videos emerged of the entire crowd chanting his name in unison as they showed their appreciation.
Legends of the sport lined up to pay tribute.
Raymond van Barneveld tweeted: "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."
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