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Daily Mirror
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Daniel Moxon

Darts commentator Nigel Pearson dies aged 52 as Phil Taylor and Gerwyn Price pay tributes

Darts legends have paid tribute to "a great guy and commentator" after the death of presenter and journalist Nigel Pearson at the age of 52.

Having spent more than a decade covering darts, Pearson was best known for his love of speedway. It was the sport's UK governing body which announced the news of his death with a statement on social media.

"It is with the deepest sadness and regret that we announce the passing of much loved sport commentator, presenter and journalist, Nigel Pearson, aged 52, earlier today," Official British Speedway wrote. "We ask everyone to fully respect Nigel’s family’s privacy at this time.

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