Eerbetonen voor Kyle Anderson werden gemaakt na zijn overlijden. De voormalig PDC-ster werd maar 33 jaar oud.
Na zijn debuut op het PDC WK van 2013 werd Anderson een van de meest geliefde spelers op de PDC-tour bij spelers, personeel en fans, mede door zijn warme persoonlijkheid.
Anderson kwam over vanuit Perth in Australië en bezat vanaf 2014 een Tour Card. Hij wist in 2017 de Auckland Darts Masters en een Players Championship toernooi te winnen.
Anderson vertegenwoordigde ook vier keer Australië op de World Cup of Darts en keerde begin 2020 terug naar zijn thuisland voordat de Coronavirus pandemie een wereldwijd probleem werd. In januari 2021 leverde Anderson zijn Tour Card vrijwillig in.
Na zijn overlijden hebben verschillende grote namen in de dartssport hun eer bewezen aan Anderson.
BARRY HEARN: "We send our condolences and best wishes to Kyle's family and friends at this terribly sad time, particularly his wife and children.
Kyle's achievements in his short-lived career were outstanding, notably his Auckland Darts Masters win, and a fitting reward for the sacrifices he made to follow his dream.
He was a popular player on the tour and his talent and dedication made him an inspiration to other players around the world."
Such sad news. Kyle was a great guy, well loved across the world by players and fans alike. He made huge sacrifices to chase his dreams and it's a tragedy that he's been taken so young. RIP Kyle. 🙏🏻 https://t.co/GppD8tGj4z
— Matthew Porter (@MattPorter_PDC) August 24, 2021
So sad 😢 Rest in peace. https://t.co/vWbYbYrakb
— Eddie Hearn (@EddieHearn) August 24, 2021
A lovely man and always fun to be with, very sorry to hear about Kyle. We had many great games and a fantastic player. A credit to Australian and world darts. RIP mate. 🙏🌹 pic.twitter.com/1tpS9U5HZY
— Michael Van Gerwen (@MvG180) August 24, 2021
What terrible news to wake up to what a nice friendly man. @KyleDarts RIP pal.
— Phil Taylor (@PhilTaylor) August 24, 2021
Thoughts go to all your family.
I am absolutely devastated to hear Kyle Anderson has passed away. A nicer person you could not wish to meet. A lovely man and good https://t.co/ihc4w1CN0y thoughts are with his young family,,,RIP bud,,,so so sad😞
— Russ Bray (@Russ180) August 24, 2021
Absolutely guttered to wake up with the news off the passing of Kyle Anderson.
— Nathan Aspinall (@NathanAspi) August 24, 2021
A fantastic dart player and an even nicer bloke.
You will be missed my friend pic.twitter.com/oa51FqkajN
Absolutely gutted hearing the news this morning. RIP Kyle Anderson. The darts world hasn’t been the same with you not around brother. You always made me laugh every time we met. Never a dull moment with you around. We are all gonna miss you mate. Xx 😢 pic.twitter.com/9C2etqmNII
— Stephen Bunting (@sbunting180) August 24, 2021
Awful news about Kyle Anderson. A great guy who made massive sacrifices to pursue his dream. Rip mate
— Mark Webster (@Webby180) August 24, 2021
Absolutely gutted to wake up to the news of Kyle Anderson passing 💔 Like everyone who met him we hit it off right away. Such an easy going and likeable guy.
— Matthew Edgar (@theedgar501) August 24, 2021
Devastated to hear the news of Kyle Anderson passing away, sending our sincere condolences to Kyle's wife and children and all of their family
— Adrian Lewis (@jackpot180) August 24, 2021
So sad to hear the awful news of Kyle Anderson passing away. One of the nicest blokes you’ll ever meet. Our thoughts are with his family on such a sad day. RIP my friend
— Stevebeaton (@Stevebeaton180) August 24, 2021
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