John Gwynne

LEGENDARY darts commentator and Soccer Saturday presenter John Gywnne has died.The star, 77, had been diagnosed with cancer.Tributes are now pouring i.

Cricket hero Graeme Swann said: "So sad at the passing of John Gwynne, who was a giant of a voice on TV as a I grew up, and a genuinely lovely man." "RIP John Gwynne, it was truly a pleasure to have known you and such a pleasure to listen to you." Sending all our thoughts to his family and friends." "We send our condolences and sympathies to John's family and friends." "Whether at the Etihad or Spotland, he made every game special with his gravitas, humour and passion. Soccer Saturday host Jeff Stelling said: "One of the greatest broadcasting voices has been silenced with the passing of my wonderful friend and colleague John Gwynne.

Described by Jeff Stelling as 'one of the greatest voices of them all', John Gwynne, the voice of Sky Sports' darts coverage for two decades, has died.

He was a hugely respected broadcaster, bringing great humour and energy to our screens with one of the legendary voices in the industry. I was lucky enough to work with John, laugh with him, sing with him but most of all listen to him. “I first met John when he was part of the greatest darts commentary team of all time alongside Sid Waddell and Dave Lanning. All three have now sadly passed.

A highly-respected sports broadcaster, Gwynne was part of the Sky Sports commentary team at the WDC's first World Championship in 1993-93, having previously ...

Gwynne also wrote for Darts World magazine and worked with the Darts Regulation Authority, as well as championing the Log-End format of the sport - popular in his native Manchester - and working as an exhibition MC and referee. He would be part of the Sky Sports team for the next two decades, fittingly retiring in 2013 after covering 20 World Championships and 20 World Matchplays. A highly-respected sports broadcaster, Gwynne was part of the Sky Sports commentary team at the WDC's first World Championship in 1993-93, having previously reported on the sport for radio and "Darts Phone Line Commentary" after moving from his original career as a schoolteacher.

John Gwynne was best known for being part of Sky Sports' legendary darts commentary team for more than two decades and working as a popular reporter on ...

Sid Waddell and Dave Lanning will be waiting with a pint Gwynnie." Sending all our thoughts to his family and friends. "John was hugely passionate about the sport of darts and made a great contribution at all levels during his career. Current darts star James Wade, who's won 11 PDC majors, added: "Very sad news this morning to hear the passing of John Gwynne such a gentleman. Deepest sympathy go out to your family and friends." Darts legends have paid tribute to Gwynne. Two-time World Championship runner-up Bobby George tweeted: "RIP John Gwynne. A very sad day.