Tony Green has died at the age of 85.
Tony Green has died at the age of 85
The TV star and sports commentator was best known as the announcer and co-host of the television darts quiz show 'Bullseye' in the 1980s and 1990s but passed away on Monday (04.03.24) following a battle with dementia.
A statement posted to the official X account for 'Bullseye' read: "It’s with a very heavy heart that we announce the passing of our dear friend and much loved colleague Mr Tony Green.
‘Tony passed away peacefully today after a long battle with Alzheimer’s. Our love, thoughts and prayers go out to all of Tony’s family, who we hold such affection for, to all of Tony friends and those who were lucky enough to work with him."
Tony - who was the darts commentator for the BBC alongside Sid Waddell from 1978 until 1994 but ultimately remained with the broadcaster himself as lead commentator until 2016 - returned to his role as co-host of the series alongside original presenter Jim Bowen for the show's short-lived revival in 2006.
The statement added: "Thank you Tony for all the memories, all the laughs (and trust us there were many!) and all the special times filming Bullseye together, what wonderful years those were and we are honoured to have shared them with you.
"You will be missed our dear friend."
Tributes to the late TV star poured in from the world of sport, with Former world No.1 and 1996 champion Steve Beaton recalling how Tony had given him his nickname of The Bronzed Adonis.
He said: "So sad to hear the news that Tony Green has passed away my thoughts are with Jacky and all the family. Such a nice guy did plenty of exhibitions together and golf days and he gave me my nickname. RIP my friend."
Meanwhile, former darts champion Bobby George said: "So sorry and sad to hear of Tony Green’s passing he was a good dart player, caller, commentator and an icon of the #Bullseye show. Our condolences go out to Jacqui and family at this very sad time."