Sid Waddell dies aged 72

London : United Kingdom | Aug 12, 2012 at 6:52 AM PDT

Source: The Guardian

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Martin Argles for the Guardian Darts broadcaster Sid Waddell has died at the age of 72, his manager has confirmed. Waddell had been battling bowel cancer since last September and the news of his death was confirmed on Sunday morning. A statement from his manager Dick Allix read: "With great sadness,... FULL ARTICLE AT The Guardian

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