Former I’m A Celebrity contestant and professional darts player Eric Bristow has died, aged 60.
The five-times darts World Champion passed away after suffering a heart attack.
Alongside his legendary sporting achievements, Eric was known to many for his multiple TV appearances.
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He was a regular on Bullseye and appeared on Pointless Celebrities and Celebrity Chase, as well as the 12th series of I’m A Celebrity in 2012.
Eric competed against campmates including Coronation Street’s Helen Flanagan, Loose Women’s Linda Robson and ex-EastEnders star Charlie Brooks, who was eventually named Queen of the Jungle.
He finished in fourth place.
His former campmates have been paying tribute and sharing their memories of him on social media.
Coronation Street’s Helen tweeted: “Really sad to hear about Eric Bristow thoughts are with his family x.”
Boxer David Haye was also was among those who paid tribute to Eric on social media.
He tweeted: “So sad to hear darts legend & great guy, Eric Bristow passed away. I was fortunate to spend 3 weeks as his campmate living in the jungle, even on the toughest of days his dry sense of humour & quick wit truly made the trip memorable. A real gent, he’ll be missed by many. RIP x.”
Another former campmate, ex Made In Chelsea star Hugo Taylor, has also spoken out.
He tweeted: “Deeply saddened to hear that Eric has left us. His immense sporting talent, humour & warmth will be missed.”
Former Doctor Who actor Colin Baker praised Eric for keeping him “sane and focused” during their stint in the Australian jungle.
He said: “So very sad to hear about Eric Bristow tonight. He kept me sane and focused in I’m a Celeb and was a funny, forthright no nonsense friend. My thoughts are with his family. I’ll miss him.”
Politician and author Nadine Dorries also shared her “shock” over Eric’s death.
She tweeted: “I am so utterly shocked and saddened that my jungle buddie Eric Bristow has died so suddenly this evening. We shared some lovely moments and laughed so much together. He was a legend in the darts world and loved by darts fans everywhere. His family will be devastated. RIP Eric x.”
Many I’m A Celebrity viewers have been remembering Eric as well, with some fondly sharing an old video showing I’m A Celeb co-host Ant McPartlin doing an impression of him.
One wrote: “So sad hear the news of the death of Eric Bristow absolutely a darts legend he was so amazing in I’m A Celebrity Get Me Out Of Here.”
Another said: “Rip Eric Bristow. A true darts legend and not forgetting a brilliant I’m A Celebrity contestant.”
As well as being a five-times World Champion, Eric also won five World Masters titles and four World Cup Singles titles.
The London-born star’s death was announced by the Professional Darts Corporation’s chairman Barry Hearn late on Thursday evening.
Barry tweeted: “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.”
Eric was made an MBE in 1989.
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