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Fans have expressed their admiration for Sky Sports’ “beautiful tribute” at the conclusion of the World Darts Championship coverage, which celebrated the life of Donna Mardle.
The partner of five-time world semi-finalist and Sky presenter Wayne passed away last month at the age of 52 following a brief illness.
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Mardle, 51, has reduced his commentary role following the heartbreaking loss of Donna, 22 years after their marriage.
Darts enthusiasts expressed their gratitude for Sky’s “thoughtful tribute” to Donna as the event concluded at Ally Pally, after Luke Littler’s remarkable win against Michael van Gerwen.
One viewer noted the “elegant gesture,” while another added, “Thinking of him and his family, eager to have him back behind the mic when the Premier League kicks off again.”
A third commentator said: “Thanks to Luke Littler and Sky Sports for the tribute to Donna Mardle at the close.”
The Nuke was among the many darts personalities who expressed their condolences to Wayne following her death.
He conveyed on Instagram: “Thinking of you, Wayne.”
Mardle’s colleague at Sky, Emma Paton, had shared the heartbreaking news of Donna’s passing with viewers.
She described Donna as “the core of his world, his incredible wife.”
Paton reassured the audience back then: “We will honor Donna throughout the tournament.”
“Wayne, you are in our thoughts, you hold a special place in our hearts, and we will connect again soon.”
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Sky remains committed to commemorating Donna’s legacy throughout the Championship, encouraging viewers to share their sentiments of gratitude.
One viewer tweeted: “What a classy tribute to Donna Mardle at the end.”
Another remarked: “I wasn’t prepared for that… I genuinely miss Wayne. They performed admirably without him, yet he truly embodies the essence of the sport.”
