Andy Fordham

Quick Facts

Full Name	Andy Fordham
Occupation	Darts Player
Date Of Birth	Feb 2, 1962(1962-02-02)
Age	62
Birthplace	England
Country	United Kingdom
Birth City	England
Horoscope	Aquarius

Andy Fordham Biography

Andy Fordham is one of the most popular and richest Darts Player who was born on February 2, 1962 in England, England, United Kingdom. Professional darts player who won his first World Darts Championship in 2004.

He won one World Darts Championship, which is thirteen less than darts legend Phil Taylor.

Fordham made his first appearance on the stage at Lakeside in the 1995 BDO World Darts Championship and reached the semi-finals before losing to Richie Burnett. Another semi-final defeat followed in 1996, this time to Steve Beaton. On both these occasions, his victor then went on to claim the title. Second round defeats followed in 1997 (to Marshall James) and 1998 (to Raymond van Barneveld) before Fordham made it to the semi-final stage of the World Championship for third time in 1999, but was defeated by Ronnie Baxter.

His 2000 campaign ended in the quarter-finals at the hands of Chris Mason and his fourth semi-final loss in 2001 was to Ted Hankey. In 2002 and 2003 he went out in the first and second rounds respectively.

He married Jenny Fordham in 1991.

Andy Fordham Net Worth

Andy Fordham is one of the richest Darts Player from United Kingdom. According to our analysis, Wikipedia, Forbes & Business Insider, Andy Fordham 's net worth $2 Million. (Last Update: December 11, 2023)

He began his professional darts career in 1990.

He briefly retired from the British Darts Organization in 2009 before making a return in 2013.

Andy “The Viking” Fordham (born 2 February 1962 from Bristol) is a retired English professional darts player. He won the 2004 BDO World Darts Championship and the 1999 Winmau World Masters.

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Who is Andy Fordham Dating?

According to our records, Andy Fordham married to Jenny Fordham (m. 2000). As of December 1, 2023, Andy Fordham’s is not dating anyone.

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Fordham made another Lakeside appearance in 2006 but again suffered a first round exit, this time losing 3–0 to Australia’s Simon Whitlock. Fordham was scheduled to face Whitlock again in the first round of the 2007 BDO World Darts Championship, but prior to the tournament starting he was again hospitalised after complaining of chest pains and breathing difficulties. Subsequently, he had 18 litres of bile drained from his lungs and was to remain in hospital for three weeks. Fordham was withdrawn from the tournament, with Whitlock receiving a walkover to the second round. Less than one week after being discharged from hospital, Fordham suffered what was initially thought to be a minor stroke, but which turned out to be severe breathing difficulties caused by further fluid build-up in his lungs. He eventually made a full recovery. In 2008, Fordham applied for a liver transplant. Although initially on an emergency liver transplant list, he subsequently lost 17 st (108 kg, 238 lbs) in weight and stopped drinking alcohol completely, leading to an announcement in December that, due to the improvement in his physical well-being, he probably would not now require a transplant for five years.

Facts & Trivia

Andy Ranked on the list of most popular Darts Player. Also ranked in the elit list of famous people born in United Kingdom. Andy Fordham celebrates birthday on February 2 of every year.

He won one match in an attempt to qualify for the 2008 Lakeside World Championship, but went out in the last 128 and also lost in his opening match at the last 136 stage of the Winmau World Masters. He then received an invitation to play at the Zuiderduin Masters in December 2007 – but lost both matches 0–5, to Mark Barilli (averaging 53.43) and to Co Stompé (averaging 76.20).

Top Facts about Andy Fordham

1. Andy Fordham was an English professional darts player.
2. He was born on February 2, 1962, and passed away on July 15, 2021.
3. Nicknamed “The Viking,” he won the BDO World Championship in 2004.
4. Fordham also won the Winmau World Masters in 1999 and the International Darts League in 2005.
5. He suffered from health issues related to his weight throughout his career.
6. In his prime, he weighed over 30 stone (420 pounds).
7. Despite this, he remained a popular figure among fans of the sport.
8. Fordham retired from professional darts in 2018 due to ongoing health problems.
9. He made a comeback in late-2020 but struggled with illness before passing away.
10. His legacy as one of England’s greatest ever darts players lives on.

What has happened to Andy Fordham?

Andy had been in hospital in 2020 for treatment for a blockage in his bowel before contracting Covid-19 early this year. Although he was terrified of dying from the virus, it was liver damage which led to his death.

Is Andy Fordham ill?

Andy Fordham, the former darts world champion, has died aged 59 , just months after admitting that he was “terrified” about a string of alcohol- related health problems.

Does Andy Fordham still own a pub?

Former world darts champion and star of ITV1’s Celebrity Fit Club, Andy Fordham and his wife Jenny are the new landlord and landlady of The Cutty Sark pub in Thamesmead Town Centre.

Has Andy Fordham dart player died?

July 15, 2021

Is the BDO still going?

In September 2020, the BDO went into liquidation and the 2021 was officially scrapped. Last year was the first without a BDO World Darts Championship since 1978.