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Jonathan Veal

Luke Littler inspired by young fan who turned to darts during meningitis battle

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Luke Littler (left) got in touch with Josh Billingham after the 10-year-old’s serious battle with meningitis (Family handout/PA) - (Family handout)

Luke Littler said he was “inspired” by a superfan who fell in love with darts during a serious battle with meningitis.

Littler got in touch with 10-year-old Josh Billingham, who was hospitalised with a bout of the viral disease at the end of 2023.

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