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A history-making two-time darts champion has sadly died at the age of 71 as tributes have been paid to the country's best ever player.
Stefan Lord is the first and only overseas player to win the prestigious News of the World Championship, claiming the title in 1978 and 1980. The Swede also reached the semi-finals of the BDO World Championship twice.
Darts great John Lowe paid tribute to Lord on social media on Thursday, he wrote: "My good friend for many years Stefan Lord, passed away yesterday, he was a Swedish pioneer for the sport of darts, probably the most well know player in the country, winner of the News of the World twice, 1980 and 1982.
"We always had plenty to talk about when we met, which was in many countries around the world, Stefan made his final home in Pattaya Thailand. Thanks for the many memories Stefan, your friend John."
Lord beat John Coward in the 1978 final and Dave Whitcombe in the 1980 News of the World final, with his first title coming in the same year he was beaten by Lowe in the BDO World Championship semi-final.
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