For the second time in a week, a prominent name from the darts world has passed away. Just four days after the passing of commentator, Nigel Pearson, former World Championship finalist Mike Gregory passed away on Tuesday.
Following the news, messages of condolence and memories of Gregory found their way onto social media.
Phil Taylor, James Wade, Paul Nicholson, Bobby George and Jamie Caven, among others, responded via Twitter.
Nicholson summed it up. “I do believe these past seven days can kindly f**k off! Another one of the darting family taken too soon. Rest in peace Mike.”
Taylor who famously defeated Gregory in the Lakeside 1992 final took to Twitter to send his condolences.
“Sorry to hear that Mike Gregory has passed away. Thoughts go out to all his family at this sad time.”
Sorry to hear that Mike Gregory has passed away.
Thoughts go out to all his family at this sad time.
— Phil Taylor (@PhilTaylor) April 19, 2022
Sad to hear the news that Mike Gregory has passed away. Thoughts are with his family RIP.
— James Wade (@JamesWade180) April 19, 2022
I do believe these past seven days can kindly f&@k off! Another one of the darting family taken too soon.
Rest in peace Mike. 😞 https://t.co/N7AWsGdX83
— Paul Nicholson (@TheAsset180) April 19, 2022
Saddened to hear of the passing of Mike Gregory. May he rest in peace x
— JAMIE CAVEN (@jabba180) April 19, 2022
Sad news today that one of darts great champions has passed away.
Mike Gregory was a prolific winner of TV titles between 1984 and 1995, including the World Matchplay, 2x News of the World and 2x UK Masters.
Regarded by many as the finest player never to become World Champion.
— Richard Ashdown (@LittleRichard) April 19, 2022
So sad to hear of Mike Gregory’s passing. Sincere condolences go out to his family and friends. RIP Mike ♥️
— Bobby George (@BobbyGeorge180) April 19, 2022
The Professional Darts Corporation expresses its condolences to the family and friends of former player Mike Gregory, who passed away on Tuesday aged 65.https://t.co/o4Nj9GG1SB pic.twitter.com/I1IXqL6Qtc
— PDC Darts (@OfficialPDC) April 19, 2022
Just heard the sad news that Mike Gregory has passed away. Really nice friend and Darts colleague who I had the pleasure of doing many an exhibition with. My thoughts go out to all his family and friends such a sad day. RIP my friend
— Stevebeaton (@Stevebeaton180) April 19, 2022
