Colleagues react to Anderson's passing: ''Fantastic dart player and even nicer bloke'

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Tuesday, 24 August 2021 at 12:30
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For the second time in a short time, the darts world has said goodbye to a popular player on the circuit. Barely a month after the death of Andy Fordham, Kyle Anderson has also passed away.
The Australian died on Tuesday at the age of 33. Fellow darts players reacted shocked to the passing away of Anderson, someone who brought a smile to the face of many players.
''Not only a brilliant player but a very nice man'', Simon Whitlock characterised his compatriot. In a similar vein were the words of Nathan Aspinall. ''A fantastic dart player and an even nicer bloke.''
Michael van Gerwen also reacted sadly to the news. ''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.''
Anderson's manager Mac Elkin posted some photos of him and his player on Twitter, along with an emoji of a broken heart. The same management stable also includes Jermaine Wattimena and Ted Evetts. ''Woke up this morning with sad news that one of the kindest person past away'', said Wattimena. 
Also Evetts paid a tribute to his colleague. ''One of the first people to welcome me onto the PDC and always checked how I was, to then roasting me in the next sentence. Had everyone laughing and one of the kindest people you could to meet! Only photos of us so thankful for memories!! You will well and truly be missed.''
See below for a summary of some of the reactions from the darting world to Anderson's death.

Totally gutted to wake to the terrible news about Kyle. Not only a brilliant player but a very nice man. Many times I played against him and loved playing with him. You will be missed Kyle but never forgotten - tragic 🥲🌹🇦🇺

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Absolutely gutted to wake up to the awful news that darts has lost Kyle!! I’d not heard from him for a few months , then just out of the blue he messages me to say ‘Happy Father’s Day brother!’ 😢 Just sums him up….. a selfless , humble guy who we’ll all miss! 💔🎯

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Heartbreaking news this morning. A great darts player and an even better man. My heart goes out to the family. Have some great memories with you bro, honoured to have shared a stage with you and even more honoured to have you as a friend. A man could light up a room ❤️ RIP Kyle

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One of the first people to welcome me onto the PDC and always checked how I was, to then roasting me in the next sentence 😂 had everyone laughing and one of the kindest people you could to meet! Only photos of us so thankful for memories!! You will well and truly be missed bro❤️

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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 😢

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Awful news this morning😢 Such a nice, funny and genuine guy. He will be missed. Condolences to family & friends. RIP Kyle 😞

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We're devastated to learn that Australia's Kyle Anderson, the 2017 Auckland Darts Masters champion, has passed away, aged 33. All at the PDC send their condolences to Kyle's family & friends. Read more 👇 pdc.tv/news/2021/08/2…

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Gonna miss you Kyle. I really can’t believe you’re gone. Thank you for all the times you cheered me up, and what you did for all of us. Your darting legacy will live forever. Australia, and the world, salutes you. 🇦🇺

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