Tony Green dead at 85 – Bullseye legend and darts commentator passes away after battle with Alzheimer’s
BULLSEYE star and darts commentator Tony Green has died aged 85.
The legendary broadcaster passed away following a battle with Alzheimer’s.
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Bullseye wrote in a statement today: “It’s with a very heavy heart that we announce the passing of our dear friend and much loved colleague Mr Tony Green.
“Tony passed away peacefully today after a long battle with Alzheimer’s.
“Our love, thoughts and prayers go out to all of Tony’s family, who we hold such affection for, to all of Tony friends and those who were lucky enough to work with him.
“Thank you Tony for all the memories, all the laughs (and trust us there were many!) and all the special times filming Bullseye together, what wonderful years those were and we are honoured to have shared them with you.
“You will be missed our dear friend.”
Tony was the announcer and co-host of beloved darts quiz Bullseye from 1982 to 1995.
At its peak, the show was watched by 20million people and was loved for its bizarre prizes and catchphrases.
Tony reprised his role as “scorer” in a special edition of the show in May 2007.
He was also lead BBC commentator for the first BDO World Championship in 1978.
The star kept the position until the Lakeside World Professional Darts Championships in 2016 – the last one aired by the broadcaster.
In 2010, Tony was forced to take a break from presenting while he was treated for cancer of the tongue.
But he returned two years later after making a full recovery.
His death is the second to hit Bullseye after Jim Bowen passed away in March 2018 aged 80.
At the time, Tony said: “Lost a legend today, but most of all a friend. RIP Jim x.”
Sports blogger Elliot West took to social media to pay tribute.
He wrote: “RIP Tony Green. A true legend a brilliant darts commentator and a central part of Bullseye.”
Fans also paid their respects, with Alex Casswell writing on X: “If there was ever an essential part of @BullseyeTVshow I’ll always remember then it’s Tony Green’s great commentary.
“His banter with Jim Bowen and his still iconic catchphrases like ‘INNNNNN ONNEE!’ and ‘Bully’s special prize!’ The world has lost such a great man.”
Tony was on the show from 1982 to 1995ITV
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