Leeds funeral for Sid Waddell
Sid Waddell, known as 'the voice of TV darts', will be remembered in Leeds today.
Sid Waddell, known as 'the voice of TV darts', will be remembered in Leeds today.
Stephen Fry has paid tribute to TV darts commentator Sid Waddell who has died at the age of 72 after a long battle with cancer. During a memorable guest appearance alongside Sid Waddell in the TV commentary box Fry proclaimed himself "as happy as a pig in Chardonnay",
The TV star paid his respects via Twitter. and wrote: "Farewell Sid Waddell: Cambridge educated but always loyal to darts and his beloved NE: master of the wild epithet & the true voice of darts."
The funeral of darts broadcaster Sid Waddell will take place in Leeds today
Former players and broadcasting colleagues pay tribute after news of Sid Waddell's death.
Sid Waddell, the voice of TV darts has died aged 72.