Andy Fordham passed away at the age of 59 Former darts world champion Andy Fordham (Andy Fordham) passed away at the age of 59 a few months after admitting that he was “fear” about a series of alcohol-related health problems. Fordham is known as the “Viking” and once weighed 31 stones. He suffered many problems during his career, including severe chest pain and breathing difficulties, mild strokes and liver cirrhosis. He is known for drinking, and he describes a typical day as drinking 25 bottles of beer and half a bottle of whiskey, brandy or vodka. As a routine pre-match, Fordham, who was called “Whippets” in his youth because of his slim figure, would also eat six delicious pies.