'one eric bristow'

Eric Bristow dead: Darts legend’s name rings round Echo Arena as news of his passing reaches fans

Sporting world pay tribute to Crafty Cockney who has died at age of 60 after suffering heart attack in Liverpool

CHANTS of "there's only one Eric Bristow" rang around the Echo Arena as news of the darts legend's death reached the fans.

The Crafty Cockney was at a corporate darts event in Liverpool before Thursday night's Premier League action when he suffered a heart attack.

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Echo Arena crowd joins in unison to sing 'There's only one Eric Bristow'Credit: Sky Sports
Eric Bristow has died at age of 60 after suffering heart attackCredit: Rex Features

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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