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Jocky Wilson dies aged 62

Darts legend Jocky Wilson passes away aged 62.

Former two-time world darts champion Jocky Wilson has passed away aged 62.

Wilson lifted the world title in both 1982 and 1989 and is widely regarded as one of the most popular people ever to play the sport.

The Scot also won three Scottish Masters, four British Professional titles and was twice a runner-up at the World Masters, as well as being a founder member of the Professional Darts Corporation (PDC).

Wilson had suffered a number of health problems since his retirement in 1996, including a recent chronic lung disease.

The Jocky Wilson Cup was held in 2009, serving as a prelude to the successful World Cup of Darts.

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